Morningside Elementary School vs Pillar Falls Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morningside Elementary School
Twin Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
Pillar Falls Elementary
Twin Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | Morningside Elementary School Twin Falls, Idaho | Pillar Falls Elementary Twin Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #136 of 352 | #57 of 352 |
| National rank | #20775 of 50,301 | #12224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 404 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Twin Falls | Twin Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pillar Falls Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 56.3).
- •Pillar Falls Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Pillar Falls Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Pillar Falls Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 60.1%).
- •Morningside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 21.6).
- •Pillar Falls Elementary is the larger school with 582 students compared with 404.
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 Morningside Elementary School better than Pillar Falls Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pillar Falls Elementary ranks higher (68.7 vs 56.3 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 Morningside Elementary School and Pillar Falls Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Twin Falls and Twin Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morningside Elementary School: 404. Pillar Falls Elementary: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morningside Elementary School and Pillar Falls Elementary rank in Idaho?
Morningside Elementary School is 136th of 352 and Pillar Falls Elementary is 57th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).