River Valley Elementary School vs Ustick Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Valley Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
Ustick Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | River Valley Elementary School Meridian, Idaho | Ustick Elementary School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 352 | #241 of 352 |
| National rank | #12834 of 50,301 | #30334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 468 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 38% |
| city | Meridian | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 42.5).
- •River Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •River Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 43%).
- •River Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 65.3%).
- •Ustick Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.1).
- •River Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 389.
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 River Valley Elementary School better than Ustick Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), River Valley Elementary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 42.5 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 River Valley Elementary School and Ustick Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Valley Elementary School: 468. Ustick Elementary School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Valley Elementary School and Ustick Elementary School rank in Idaho?
River Valley Elementary School is 64th of 352 and Ustick Elementary School is 241st of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).