Gooding Elementary School vs Westside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 223 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
Westside Elementary School
Idaho Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
483 students
| Measure | Gooding Elementary School Gooding, Idaho | Westside Elementary School Idaho Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 352 | #65 of 352 |
| National rank | #34680 of 50,301 | #12979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 484 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 66% |
| city | Gooding | Idaho Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 35.9).
- •Westside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Westside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Westside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 62.8%).
- •Gooding Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 23.0).
- •Gooding Elementary School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 483.
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 Westside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Elementary School ranks higher (67.7 vs 35.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gooding Elementary School and Westside Elementary School?
About 223 km in a straight line, between Gooding and Idaho Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gooding Elementary School: 484. Westside Elementary School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gooding Elementary School and Westside Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Gooding Elementary School is 272nd of 352 and Westside Elementary School is 65th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).