Cross County Elementary School vs Heartland Community Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross County Elementary School
Stromsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
178 students
Heartland Community Elementary
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
176 students
| Measure | Cross County Elementary School Stromsburg, Nebraska | Heartland Community Elementary Henderson, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 511 | #107 of 511 |
| National rank | #3682 of 50,301 | #6486 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 178 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | Stromsburg | Henderson |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cross County Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 77.4).
- •Cross County Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Cross County Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 39.8%).
- •Heartland Community Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 11.9).
- •Cross County Elementary School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 176.
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 Cross County Elementary School better than Heartland Community Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cross County Elementary School ranks higher (82.4 vs 77.4 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 Cross County Elementary School and Heartland Community Elementary?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Stromsburg and Henderson in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross County Elementary School: 178. Heartland Community Elementary: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross County Elementary School and Heartland Community Elementary rank in Nebraska?
Cross County Elementary School is 49th of 511 and Heartland Community Elementary is 107th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).