Centennial Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
353 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary School Columbus, Nebraska | Jefferson Elementary School Grand Island, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 511 | #414 of 511 |
| National rank | #12411 of 50,301 | #31143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 353 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Columbus | Grand Island |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 41.2).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.7).
- •Centennial Elementary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 352.
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 Centennial Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 41.2 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 Centennial Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Grand Island in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary School: 353. Jefferson Elementary School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Centennial Elementary School is 196th of 511 and Jefferson Elementary School is 414th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).