Central Elementary School vs Riley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Fairbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
277 students
Riley Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Fairbury, Nebraska | Riley Elementary School Lincoln, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 511 | #270 of 511 |
| National rank | #22825 of 50,301 | #16940 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 277 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Fairbury | Lincoln |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 53.3).
- •Riley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.9).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 276.
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 Central Elementary School better than Riley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riley Elementary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 53.3 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 Central Elementary School and Riley Elementary School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Fairbury and Lincoln in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 277. Riley Elementary School: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Riley Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Central Elementary School is 341st of 511 and Riley Elementary School is 270th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).