Skyway Elementary vs Van Buren Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Skyway Elementary
Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
795 students
Van Buren Elementary School
Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
458 students
| Measure | Skyway Elementary Caldwell, Idaho | Van Buren Elementary School Caldwell, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 352 | #221 of 352 |
| National rank | #26698 of 50,301 | #28073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 795 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| city | Caldwell | Caldwell |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skyway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 45.8).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Skyway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.9).
- •Skyway Elementary is the larger school with 795 students compared with 458.
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 Skyway Elementary better than Van Buren Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Skyway Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 45.8 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 Skyway Elementary and Van Buren Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Caldwell and Caldwell in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Skyway Elementary: 795. Van Buren Elementary School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Skyway Elementary and Van Buren Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Skyway Elementary is 206th of 352 and Van Buren Elementary School is 221st of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).