Dorchester Elementary School vs Mead Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 84 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorchester Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
141 students
Mead Elementary School
Mead · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
141 students
| Measure | Dorchester Elementary School Dorchester, Nebraska | Mead Elementary School Mead, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 511 | #272 of 511 |
| National rank | #25800 of 50,301 | #17004 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 141 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 47% |
| city | Dorchester | Mead |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mead Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 49.0).
- •Mead Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Mead Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Mead Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 36.9%).
- •Mead Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.8).
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 Dorchester Elementary School better than Mead Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mead Elementary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 49.0 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 Dorchester Elementary School and Mead Elementary School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Mead in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorchester Elementary School: 141. Mead Elementary School: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorchester Elementary School and Mead Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Dorchester Elementary School is 367th of 511 and Mead Elementary School is 272nd of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).