Gooding Elementary School vs North Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gooding Elementary School
Gooding · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
North Valley Academy
Gooding · Charter other · Grades K–12
197 students
| Measure | Gooding Elementary School Gooding, Idaho | North Valley Academy Gooding, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #272 of 352 | – |
| National rank | #34680 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 484 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Gooding | Gooding |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Valley Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Gooding Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 62.9%).
- •North Valley Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.7).
- •Gooding Elementary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 197.
- •Gooding Elementary School is a public school while North Valley Academy is a charter 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 Gooding Elementary School better than North Valley Academy?
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 Gooding Elementary School and North Valley Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gooding and Gooding in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gooding Elementary School: 484. North Valley Academy: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gooding Elementary School and North Valley Academy rank in Idaho?
Gooding Elementary School is 272nd of 352 and North Valley Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).