Axtell Elementary School vs Shelby - Rising City Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 164 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Axtell Elementary School
Axtell · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
200 students
Shelby - Rising City Elementary School
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
201 students
| Measure | Axtell Elementary School Axtell, Nebraska | Shelby - Rising City Elementary School Shelby, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 511 | #283 of 511 |
| National rank | #18309 of 50,301 | #17890 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 200 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Axtell | Shelby |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.8 vs 60.5).
- •Axtell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Shelby - Rising City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Axtell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 31.3%).
- •Shelby - Rising City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.3).
- •Shelby - Rising City Elementary School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 200.
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 Axtell Elementary School better than Shelby - Rising City Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Axtell Elementary School and Shelby - Rising City Elementary School?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Axtell and Shelby in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Axtell Elementary School: 200. Shelby - Rising City Elementary School: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Axtell Elementary School and Shelby - Rising City Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Axtell Elementary School is 287th of 511 and Shelby - Rising City Elementary School is 283rd of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).