John V Evans Elementary vs Popplewell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 79 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John V Evans Elementary
Burley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
543 students
Popplewell Elementary School
Buhl · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
| Measure | John V Evans Elementary Burley, Idaho | Popplewell Elementary School Buhl, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 352 | #287 of 352 |
| National rank | #34889 of 50,301 | #35996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 543 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 33% |
| city | Burley | Buhl |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John V Evans Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 33.9).
- •John V Evans Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •John V Evans Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •John V Evans Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 59.4%).
- •Popplewell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.7).
- •John V Evans Elementary is the larger school with 543 students compared with 542.
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 John V Evans Elementary better than Popplewell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John V Evans Elementary ranks higher (35.6 vs 33.9 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 John V Evans Elementary and Popplewell Elementary School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Burley and Buhl in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John V Evans Elementary: 543. Popplewell Elementary School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John V Evans Elementary and Popplewell Elementary School rank in Idaho?
John V Evans Elementary is 278th of 352 and Popplewell Elementary School is 287th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).