Highlands Elementary School vs Lowell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
291 students
Lowell Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
324 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary School Boise, Idaho | Lowell Elementary School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 352 | #152 of 352 |
| National rank | #2611 of 50,301 | #21666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 291 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 48% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 55.0).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 48%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •Lowell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.1).
- •Lowell Elementary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 291.
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 Highlands Elementary School better than Lowell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 55.0 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 Highlands Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary School: 291. Lowell Elementary School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Highlands Elementary School is 2nd of 352 and Lowell Elementary School is 152nd of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).