Gem Prep: Nampa vs Lake Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gem Prep: Nampa
Nampa · Charter other · Grades K–12
529 students
Lake Ridge Elementary
Nampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
| Measure | Gem Prep: Nampa Nampa, Idaho | Lake Ridge Elementary Nampa, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #70 of 352 |
| National rank | – | #13497 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 529 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 68% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | Nampa | Nampa |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 62.8%).
- •Lake Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 23.0).
- •Lake Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 541 students compared with 529.
- •Gem Prep: Nampa is a charter school while Lake Ridge Elementary 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: Nampa better than Lake Ridge Elementary?
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: Nampa and Lake Ridge Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Nampa and Nampa in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gem Prep: Nampa: 529. Lake Ridge Elementary: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gem Prep: Nampa and Lake Ridge Elementary rank in Idaho?
Gem Prep: Nampa is unranked and Lake Ridge Elementary is 70th of 352 among other schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).