Pillar Falls Elementary vs Sawtooth Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pillar Falls Elementary
Twin Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
Sawtooth Elementary School
Twin Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
| Measure | Pillar Falls Elementary Twin Falls, Idaho | Sawtooth Elementary School Twin Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 352 | #69 of 352 |
| National rank | #12224 of 50,301 | #13235 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 582 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| city | Twin Falls | Twin Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pillar Falls Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 67.3).
- •Pillar Falls Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Sawtooth Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 63%).
- •Pillar Falls Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 49.1%).
- •Sawtooth Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.6).
- •Pillar Falls Elementary is the larger school with 582 students compared with 452.
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 Pillar Falls Elementary better than Sawtooth Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pillar Falls Elementary ranks higher (68.7 vs 67.3 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 Pillar Falls Elementary and Sawtooth Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Twin Falls and Twin Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pillar Falls Elementary: 582. Sawtooth Elementary School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pillar Falls Elementary and Sawtooth Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Pillar Falls Elementary is 57th of 352 and Sawtooth Elementary School is 69th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).