Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna vs Newman Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 168 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna
Merna · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
145 students
Newman Grove Elementary School
Newman Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
144 students
| Measure | Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna Merna, Nebraska | Newman Grove Elementary School Newman Grove, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #271 of 511 | #20 of 511 |
| National rank | #16966 of 50,301 | #2100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 145 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 84.5% |
| city | Merna | Newman Grove |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newman Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 61.7).
- •Newman Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 57%).
- •Newman Grove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 47%).
- •Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 42.4%).
- •Newman Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna is the larger school with 145 students compared with 144.
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 Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna better than Newman Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Newman Grove Elementary School ranks higher (85.8 vs 61.7 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 Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna and Newman Grove Elementary School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Merna and Newman Grove in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna: 145. Newman Grove Elementary School: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna and Newman Grove Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna is 271st of 511 and Newman Grove Elementary School is 20th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).