Alcott Elementary School vs Raymond A Watson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 3.4 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
Raymond A Watson Elem School
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
| Measure | Alcott Elementary School Hastings, Nebraska | Raymond A Watson Elem School Hastings, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 511 | #274 of 511 |
| National rank | #27658 of 50,301 | #17226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 267 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Hastings | Hastings |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Raymond A Watson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 46.3).
- •Raymond A Watson Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Raymond A Watson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Raymond A Watson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 66.7%).
- •Alcott Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Raymond A Watson Elem School is the larger school with 336 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 Raymond A Watson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Raymond A Watson Elem School ranks higher (61.4 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 Raymond A Watson Elem School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott Elementary School: 267. Raymond A Watson Elem School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott Elementary School and Raymond A Watson Elem School rank in Nebraska?
Alcott Elementary School is 386th of 511 and Raymond A Watson Elem School is 274th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).