Mullan Trail Elementary School vs Ponderosa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mullan Trail Elementary School
Post Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
Ponderosa Elementary School
Post Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Mullan Trail Elementary School Post Falls, Idaho | Ponderosa Elementary School Post Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 352 | #243 of 352 |
| National rank | #16809 of 50,301 | #30954 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 342 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| city | Post Falls | Post Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mullan Trail Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 41.5).
- •Mullan Trail Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Mullan Trail Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Mullan Trail Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 59.2%).
- •Mullan Trail Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.2).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 342.
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 Mullan Trail Elementary School better than Ponderosa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mullan Trail Elementary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 41.5 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 Mullan Trail Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Post Falls and Post Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mullan Trail Elementary School: 342. Ponderosa Elementary School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mullan Trail Elementary School and Ponderosa Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Mullan Trail Elementary School is 101st of 352 and Ponderosa Elementary School is 243rd of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).