Crete Elementary School vs Dorchester Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crete Elementary School
Crete · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
438 students
Dorchester Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
141 students
| Measure | Crete Elementary School Crete, Nebraska | Dorchester Elementary School Dorchester, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #384 of 511 | #367 of 511 |
| National rank | #27533 of 50,301 | #25800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 438 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34.5% |
| city | Crete | Dorchester |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorchester Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 46.5).
- •Dorchester Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 66%).
- •Dorchester Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.6).
- •Crete Elementary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 141.
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 Crete Elementary School better than Dorchester Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dorchester Elementary School ranks higher (49.0 vs 46.5 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 Crete Elementary School and Dorchester Elementary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Crete and Dorchester in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crete Elementary School: 438. Dorchester Elementary School: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crete Elementary School and Dorchester Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Crete Elementary School is 384th of 511 and Dorchester Elementary School is 367th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).