Lake Ridge Elementary vs Popplewell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 180 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Ridge Elementary
Nampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
Popplewell Elementary School
Buhl · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
| Measure | Lake Ridge Elementary Nampa, Idaho | Popplewell Elementary School Buhl, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 352 | #287 of 352 |
| National rank | #13497 of 50,301 | #35996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 541 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 33% |
| city | Nampa | Buhl |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 33.9).
- •Lake Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 33%).
- •Lake Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 39%).
- •Lake Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 59.4%).
- •Lake Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.5).
- •Popplewell Elementary School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 541.
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 Lake Ridge Elementary better than Popplewell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Ridge Elementary ranks higher (66.9 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 Lake Ridge Elementary and Popplewell Elementary School?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Nampa and Buhl in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Ridge Elementary: 541. Popplewell Elementary School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Ridge Elementary and Popplewell Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Lake Ridge Elementary is 70th of 352 and Popplewell Elementary School is 287th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).