Buffalo Hills Elementary vs Meadowlark Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Hills Elementary
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
Meadowlark Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
| Measure | Buffalo Hills Elementary Kearney, Nebraska | Meadowlark Elementary School Kearney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #72 of 511 | #48 of 511 |
| National rank | #4753 of 50,301 | #3640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 272 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 14.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowlark Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 80.4).
- •Meadowlark Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 17.6%).
- •Buffalo Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.1).
- •Meadowlark Elementary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 272.
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 Buffalo Hills Elementary better than Meadowlark Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowlark Elementary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 80.4 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 Buffalo Hills Elementary and Meadowlark Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Hills Elementary: 272. Meadowlark Elementary School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Hills Elementary and Meadowlark Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Buffalo Hills Elementary is 72nd of 511 and Meadowlark Elementary School is 48th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).