Heritage Academy vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Academy
Jerome · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
176 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Jerome · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
| Measure | Heritage Academy Jerome, Idaho | Jefferson Elementary School Jerome, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 352 | #341 of 352 |
| National rank | #39587 of 50,301 | #44834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 176 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Jerome | Jerome |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.4 vs 20.0).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Heritage Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Heritage Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 59.1%).
- •Heritage Academy does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.1).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 176.
- •Heritage Academy is a charter school while Jefferson 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 Heritage Academy better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Academy ranks higher (28.4 vs 20.0 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 Heritage Academy and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Jerome and Jerome in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Academy: 176. Jefferson Elementary School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Academy and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Heritage Academy is 317th of 352 and Jefferson Elementary School is 341st of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).