Horizon Elementary School vs Morley Nelson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
472 students
Morley Nelson Elementary
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
392 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary School Boise, Idaho | Morley Nelson Elementary Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 352 | #330 of 352 |
| National rank | #40847 of 50,301 | #41392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 472 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.3 vs 25.5).
- •Morley Nelson Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Horizon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Morley Nelson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 98.3%).
- •Morley Nelson Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.2).
- •Horizon Elementary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 392.
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 Horizon Elementary School better than Morley Nelson Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Horizon Elementary School and Morley Nelson Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary School: 472. Morley Nelson Elementary: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary School and Morley Nelson Elementary rank in Idaho?
Horizon Elementary School is 326th of 352 and Morley Nelson Elementary is 330th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).