Jefferson Elementary School vs Pocatello Community Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Pocatello · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Pocatello Community Charter
Pocatello · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
328 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Pocatello, Idaho | Pocatello Community Charter Pocatello, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 352 | #187 of 352 |
| National rank | #36192 of 50,301 | #24931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 359 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 50% |
| city | Pocatello | Pocatello |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pocatello Community Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 33.6).
- •Pocatello Community Charter does better on math proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Pocatello Community Charter does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 38%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.9).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 328.
- •Jefferson Elementary School is a public school while Pocatello Community Charter is a charter 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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Pocatello Community Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Pocatello Community Charter ranks higher (50.4 vs 33.6 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 Pocatello Community Charter?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Pocatello and Pocatello in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 359. Pocatello Community Charter: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Pocatello Community Charter rank in Idaho?
Jefferson Elementary School is 292nd of 352 and Pocatello Community Charter is 187th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).