Bell Elementary vs Walnut Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Elementary
Papillion · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
488 students
Walnut Creek Elementary
Papillion · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students
| Measure | Bell Elementary Papillion, Nebraska | Walnut Creek Elementary Papillion, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #165 of 511 | #163 of 511 |
| National rank | #10169 of 50,301 | #9901 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 488 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.9% | 19.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| city | Papillion | Papillion |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.6 vs 72.1).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Bell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Bell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 19.5%).
- •Walnut Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.8).
- •Bell Elementary is the larger school with 488 students compared with 451.
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 Bell Elementary better than Walnut Creek Elementary?
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 Bell Elementary and Walnut Creek Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Papillion and Papillion in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Elementary: 488. Walnut Creek Elementary: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Elementary and Walnut Creek Elementary rank in Nebraska?
Bell Elementary is 165th of 511 and Walnut Creek Elementary is 163rd of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).