Buffalo Hills Elementary vs Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 3.2 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
Park Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
| Measure | Buffalo Hills Elementary Kearney, Nebraska | Park Elementary School Kearney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #72 of 511 | #79 of 511 |
| National rank | #4753 of 50,301 | #4997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 272 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.4 vs 80.0).
- •Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Buffalo Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 28.4%).
- •Buffalo Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.1).
- •Buffalo Hills Elementary is the larger school with 272 students compared with 257.
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 Park 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 Buffalo Hills Elementary and Park Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Hills Elementary: 272. Park Elementary School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Hills Elementary and Park Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Buffalo Hills Elementary is 72nd of 511 and Park Elementary School is 79th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).