McSorley Elementary School vs Whitman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McSorley Elementary School
Lewiston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students
Whitman Elementary School
Lewiston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
| Measure | McSorley Elementary School Lewiston, Idaho | Whitman Elementary School Lewiston, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 352 | #173 of 352 |
| National rank | #17147 of 50,301 | #23799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 242 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Lewiston | Lewiston |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McSorley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 52.0).
- •McSorley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •McSorley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •McSorley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 44.9%).
- •Whitman Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.2).
- •Whitman Elementary School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 242.
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 McSorley Elementary School better than Whitman Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McSorley Elementary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 52.0 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 McSorley Elementary School and Whitman Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lewiston and Lewiston in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McSorley Elementary School: 242. Whitman Elementary School: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McSorley Elementary School and Whitman Elementary School rank in Idaho?
McSorley Elementary School is 102nd of 352 and Whitman Elementary School is 173rd of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).