Heritage Academy vs Summit Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 1.6 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
Summit Elementary
Jerome · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
| Measure | Heritage Academy Jerome, Idaho | Summit Elementary Jerome, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 352 | #329 of 352 |
| National rank | #39587 of 50,301 | #41304 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 176 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 30% |
| city | Jerome | Jerome |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.4 vs 25.7).
- •Summit Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Summit Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Heritage Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 75%).
- •Heritage Academy does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.2).
- •Summit Elementary is the larger school with 460 students compared with 176.
- •Heritage Academy is a charter school while Summit Elementary 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 Summit Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Academy ranks higher (28.4 vs 25.7 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 Summit Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Jerome and Jerome in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Academy: 176. Summit Elementary: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Academy and Summit Elementary rank in Idaho?
Heritage Academy is 317th of 352 and Summit Elementary is 329th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).