Heritage Community Charter vs Lewis and Clark Elementary
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 Community Charter
Caldwell · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
512 students
Lewis and Clark Elementary
Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
348 students
| Measure | Heritage Community Charter Caldwell, Idaho | Lewis and Clark Elementary Caldwell, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 352 | #305 of 352 |
| National rank | #40456 of 50,301 | #37500 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 512 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Caldwell | Caldwell |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewis and Clark Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 26.9).
- •Lewis and Clark Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Heritage Community Charter does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Heritage Community Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 73.9%).
- •Lewis and Clark Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 22.3).
- •Heritage Community Charter is the larger school with 512 students compared with 348.
- •Heritage Community Charter is a charter school while Lewis and Clark 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 Community Charter better than Lewis and Clark Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lewis and Clark Elementary ranks higher (31.6 vs 26.9 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 Heritage Community Charter and Lewis and Clark Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Caldwell and Caldwell in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Community Charter: 512. Lewis and Clark Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Community Charter and Lewis and Clark Elementary rank in Idaho?
Heritage Community Charter is 324th of 352 and Lewis and Clark Elementary is 305th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).