Highlands Elementary School vs Spirit Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 483 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
Spirit Lake Elementary School
Spirit Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary School Boise, Idaho | Spirit Lake Elementary School Spirit Lake, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 352 | #176 of 352 |
| National rank | #2611 of 50,301 | #24001 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 291 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.5% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 45% |
| city | Boise | Spirit Lake |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 51.7).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 49%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.5% vs 37.2%).
- •Highlands Elementary School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 290.
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 Spirit Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 51.7 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 Highlands Elementary School and Spirit Lake Elementary School?
About 483 km in a straight line, between Boise and Spirit Lake in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary School: 291. Spirit Lake Elementary School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary School and Spirit Lake Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Highlands Elementary School is 2nd of 352 and Spirit Lake Elementary School is 176th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).