Central Elementary School vs Kearney Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Kearney Education Center
Kearney · Public other · Grades PK–PK
332 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Kearney, Nebraska | Kearney Education Center Kearney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #212 of 511 | – |
| National rank | #13343 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 284 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kearney Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 52.1%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 22.1).
- •Kearney Education Center is the larger school with 332 students compared with 284.
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 Kearney Education Center?
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 Central Elementary School and Kearney Education Center?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 284. Kearney Education Center: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Kearney Education Center rank in Nebraska?
Central Elementary School is 212th of 511 and Kearney Education Center is unranked among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).