Jefferson Elementary School vs Whittier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
228 students
Whittier Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
490 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Boise, Idaho | Whittier Elementary School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 352 | #327 of 352 |
| National rank | #43972 of 50,301 | #41043 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 228 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 21.4).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 98.7%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.3).
- •Whittier Elementary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 228.
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Whittier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary School ranks higher (26.1 vs 21.4 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 Jefferson Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 228. Whittier Elementary School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Jefferson Elementary School is 339th of 352 and Whittier Elementary School is 327th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).