Hayden Meadows Elementary School vs Willow Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 456 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayden Meadows Elementary School
Hayden Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Willow Creek Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students
| Measure | Hayden Meadows Elementary School Hayden Lake, Idaho | Willow Creek Elementary School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 352 | #42 of 352 |
| National rank | #8580 of 50,301 | #11205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 502 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| city | Hayden Lake | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hayden Meadows Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 70.2).
- •Hayden Meadows Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Hayden Meadows Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Hayden Meadows Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 25.4%).
- •Willow Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.1).
- •Willow Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 502.
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 Hayden Meadows Elementary School better than Willow Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hayden Meadows Elementary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 70.2 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 Hayden Meadows Elementary School and Willow Creek Elementary School?
About 456 km in a straight line, between Hayden Lake and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayden Meadows Elementary School: 502. Willow Creek Elementary School: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayden Meadows Elementary School and Willow Creek Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Hayden Meadows Elementary School is 28th of 352 and Willow Creek Elementary School is 42nd of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).