Lakeside Elementary School vs Raft River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 624 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Elementary School
Plummer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
146 students
Raft River Elementary School
Malta · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
143 students
| Measure | Lakeside Elementary School Plummer, Idaho | Raft River Elementary School Malta, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #338 of 352 | #226 of 352 |
| National rank | #43848 of 50,301 | #28638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 146 | 143 |
| Enrollment | 146 | 143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 47% |
| city | Plummer | Malta |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Raft River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 21.6).
- •Raft River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 7.5%).
- •Raft River Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Raft River Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 69.9%).
- •Lakeside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.9).
- •Lakeside Elementary School is the larger school with 146 students compared with 143.
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 Lakeside Elementary School better than Raft River Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Raft River Elementary School ranks higher (45.0 vs 21.6 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 Lakeside Elementary School and Raft River Elementary School?
About 624 km in a straight line, between Plummer and Malta in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Elementary School: 146. Raft River Elementary School: 143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Elementary School and Raft River Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Lakeside Elementary School is 338th of 352 and Raft River Elementary School is 226th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).