Jefferson Elementary School vs Whittier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 343 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rigby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
Whittier Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
490 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Rigby, Idaho | Whittier Elementary School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 352 | #327 of 352 |
| National rank | #16041 of 50,301 | #41043 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 490 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Rigby | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 26.1).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 98.4%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.5).
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), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (63.1 vs 26.1 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 343 km in a straight line, between Rigby and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 490. 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 95th of 352 and Whittier Elementary School is 327th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).