Gem Prep: Pocatello School vs Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gem Prep: Pocatello School
Chubback · Charter other · Grades K–12
476 students
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
Chubbuck · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
| Measure | Gem Prep: Pocatello School Chubback, Idaho | Rulon M Ellis Elementary School Chubbuck, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #78 of 352 |
| National rank | – | #13803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 476 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| city | Chubback | Chubbuck |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rulon M Ellis Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Rulon M Ellis Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Rulon M Ellis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 20.7).
- •Gem Prep: Pocatello School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 352.
- •Gem Prep: Pocatello School is a charter school while Rulon M Ellis 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: Pocatello School better than Rulon M Ellis 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: Pocatello School and Rulon M Ellis Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Chubback and Chubbuck in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gem Prep: Pocatello School: 476. Rulon M Ellis Elementary School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gem Prep: Pocatello School and Rulon M Ellis Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Gem Prep: Pocatello School is unranked and Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is 78th of 352 among other schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).