Black Elk Elementary School vs Russell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Elk Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
Russell Middle School
Omaha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
760 students
| Measure | Black Elk Elementary School Omaha, Nebraska | Russell Middle School Omaha, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #116 of 511 | #14 of 123 |
| National rank | #6795 of 50,301 | #1590 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 605 | 760 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 760 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 68% |
| city | Omaha | Omaha |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 76.8).
- •Black Elk Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Black Elk Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 69%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 26.3%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.9).
- •Russell Middle School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 605.
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 Black Elk Elementary School better than Russell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Middle School ranks higher (79.4 vs 76.8 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 Black Elk Elementary School and Russell Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Omaha and Omaha in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Elk Elementary School: 605. Russell Middle School: 760. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Elk Elementary School and Russell Middle School rank in Nebraska?
Black Elk Elementary School is 116th of 511 and Russell Middle School is 14th of 123 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).