Aurora Elementary School vs Prairie Queen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 163 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
Prairie Queen Elementary
Papillion · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
514 students
| Measure | Aurora Elementary School Aurora, Nebraska | Prairie Queen Elementary Papillion, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #109 of 511 | #71 of 511 |
| National rank | #6507 of 50,301 | #4724 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 520 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 70% |
| city | Aurora | Papillion |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Queen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 77.3).
- •Prairie Queen Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •Prairie Queen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Prairie Queen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 29.8%).
- •Aurora Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.1).
- •Aurora Elementary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 514.
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 Aurora Elementary School better than Prairie Queen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Queen Elementary ranks higher (80.5 vs 77.3 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 Aurora Elementary School and Prairie Queen Elementary?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Papillion in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Elementary School: 520. Prairie Queen Elementary: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Elementary School and Prairie Queen Elementary rank in Nebraska?
Aurora Elementary School is 109th of 511 and Prairie Queen Elementary is 71st of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).