1r Elementary vs Northwest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
1r Elementary
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
194 students
Northwest High School
Grand Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
680 students
| Measure | 1r Elementary Grand Island, Nebraska | Northwest High School Grand Island, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #238 of 511 | #69 of 242 |
| National rank | #14888 of 50,301 | #3165 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 194 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Grand Island | Grand Island |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 64.8).
- •1r Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Northwest High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 23.2%).
- •Northwest High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.6).
- •Northwest High School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 194.
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 1r Elementary better than Northwest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest High School ranks higher (70.6 vs 64.8 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 1r Elementary and Northwest High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Grand Island and Grand Island in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
1r Elementary: 194. Northwest High School: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 1r Elementary and Northwest High School rank in Nebraska?
1r Elementary is 238th of 511 and Northwest High School is 69th of 242 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).