Gem Prep: Nampa vs Sherman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.3 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
Sherman Elementary
Nampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
| Measure | Gem Prep: Nampa Nampa, Idaho | Sherman Elementary Nampa, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #298 of 352 |
| National rank | – | #36774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 529 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 36% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Nampa | Nampa |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gem Prep: Nampa does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 63.2%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 23.0).
- •Gem Prep: Nampa is the larger school with 529 students compared with 468.
- •Gem Prep: Nampa is a charter school while Sherman 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 Sherman 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 Sherman Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Nampa and Nampa in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gem Prep: Nampa: 529. Sherman Elementary: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gem Prep: Nampa and Sherman Elementary rank in Idaho?
Gem Prep: Nampa is unranked and Sherman Elementary is 298th of 352 among other schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).