Gem Prep: Meridian North vs Ponderosa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gem Prep: Meridian North
Meridian · Charter other · Grades K–11
474 students
Ponderosa Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
| Measure | Gem Prep: Meridian North Meridian, Idaho | Ponderosa Elementary School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #138 of 352 |
| National rank | – | #20917 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–11 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 474 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.6).
- •Gem Prep: Meridian North is the larger school with 474 students compared with 411.
- •Gem Prep: Meridian North is a charter school while Ponderosa Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gem Prep: Meridian North better than Ponderosa Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gem Prep: Meridian North and Ponderosa Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gem Prep: Meridian North: 474. Ponderosa Elementary School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gem Prep: Meridian North and Ponderosa Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Gem Prep: Meridian North is unranked and Ponderosa Elementary School is 138th of 352 among other schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).