Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna vs North Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 13 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
North Park Elementary School
Broken Bow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna Merna, Nebraska | North Park Elementary School Broken Bow, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 511 | #256 of 511 |
| National rank | #16966 of 50,301 | #16116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 145 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Merna | Broken Bow |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 61.7).
- •Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •North Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 41.5%).
- •North Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.2).
- •North Park Elementary School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 145.
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 North Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Park Elementary School ranks higher (63.0 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 North Park Elementary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Merna and Broken Bow in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna: 145. North Park Elementary School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna and North Park Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna is 271st of 511 and North Park Elementary School is 256th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).