Bellwood Elementary School vs Centennial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellwood Elementary School
Bellwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
78 students
Centennial Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
353 students
| Measure | Bellwood Elementary School Bellwood, Nebraska | Centennial Elementary School Columbus, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #291 of 511 | #196 of 511 |
| National rank | #18505 of 50,301 | #12411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 78 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 78 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 62% |
| city | Bellwood | Columbus |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 59.5).
- •Bellwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 62%).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44.5%).
- •Bellwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 62%).
- •Bellwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 14.1).
- •Centennial Elementary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 78.
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 Bellwood Elementary School better than Centennial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 59.5 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 Bellwood Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Bellwood and Columbus in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellwood Elementary School: 78. Centennial Elementary School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellwood Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Bellwood Elementary School is 291st of 511 and Centennial Elementary School is 196th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).