Pierce Park Elementary School vs Shadow Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pierce Park Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
233 students
Shadow Hills Elementary
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
404 students
| Measure | Pierce Park Elementary School Boise, Idaho | Shadow Hills Elementary Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 352 | #104 of 352 |
| National rank | #20980 of 50,301 | #17234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 233 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shadow Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 56.0).
- •Shadow Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Shadow Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Pierce Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 36.6%).
- •Pierce Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.6).
- •Shadow Hills Elementary is the larger school with 404 students compared with 233.
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 Pierce Park Elementary School better than Shadow Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shadow Hills Elementary ranks higher (61.4 vs 56.0 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 Pierce Park Elementary School and Shadow Hills Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pierce Park Elementary School: 233. Shadow Hills Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pierce Park Elementary School and Shadow Hills Elementary rank in Idaho?
Pierce Park Elementary School is 139th of 352 and Shadow Hills Elementary is 104th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).