Dakota City Elementary School vs McDonald Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 389 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota City Elementary School
Dakota City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
246 students
McDonald Elementary School
North Platte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students
| Measure | Dakota City Elementary School Dakota City, Nebraska | McDonald Elementary School North Platte, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #294 of 511 | #156 of 511 |
| National rank | #18570 of 50,301 | #9397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 246 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Dakota City | North Platte |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDonald Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 59.4).
- •McDonald Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •McDonald Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •McDonald Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 66.7%).
- •Dakota City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 19.0).
- •McDonald Elementary School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 246.
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 Dakota City Elementary School better than McDonald Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McDonald Elementary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 59.4 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 Dakota City Elementary School and McDonald Elementary School?
About 389 km in a straight line, between Dakota City and North Platte in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota City Elementary School: 246. McDonald Elementary School: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota City Elementary School and McDonald Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Dakota City Elementary School is 294th of 511 and McDonald Elementary School is 156th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).