Rulon M Ellis Elementary School vs Tyhee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
Chubbuck · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
Tyhee Elementary School
Pocatello · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
| Measure | Rulon M Ellis Elementary School Chubbuck, Idaho | Tyhee Elementary School Pocatello, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 352 | #186 of 352 |
| National rank | #13803 of 50,301 | #24784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 352 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| city | Chubbuck | Pocatello |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rulon M Ellis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 50.6).
- •Rulon M Ellis Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Rulon M Ellis Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •Tyhee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 53.4%).
- •Rulon M Ellis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 22.2).
- •Tyhee Elementary School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 352.
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 Rulon M Ellis Elementary School better than Tyhee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rulon M Ellis Elementary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 50.6 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 Rulon M Ellis Elementary School and Tyhee Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Chubbuck and Pocatello in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School: 352. Tyhee Elementary School: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rulon M Ellis Elementary School and Tyhee Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is 78th of 352 and Tyhee Elementary School is 186th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).