Alcott Elementary School vs Longfellow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcott Elementary School
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
267 students
Longfellow Elementary School
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
| Measure | Alcott Elementary School Hastings, Nebraska | Longfellow Elementary School Hastings, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 511 | #303 of 511 |
| National rank | #27658 of 50,301 | #19204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 267 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Hastings | Hastings |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 46.3).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 66.7%).
- •Alcott Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.2).
- •Longfellow Elementary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 267.
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 Alcott Elementary School better than Longfellow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary School ranks higher (58.5 vs 46.3 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 Alcott Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott Elementary School: 267. Longfellow Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Alcott Elementary School is 386th of 511 and Longfellow Elementary School is 303rd of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).