Elementary School at Brainard vs Lawrence - Nelson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elementary School at Brainard
Brainard · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
124 students
Lawrence - Nelson Elementary School
Nelson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
123 students
| Measure | Elementary School at Brainard Brainard, Nebraska | Lawrence - Nelson Elementary School Nelson, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #222 of 511 | #122 of 511 |
| National rank | #14094 of 50,301 | #7134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 124 | 123 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 123 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | – |
| city | Brainard | Nelson |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence - Nelson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 66.0).
- •Elementary School at Brainard does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 30.1%).
- •Lawrence - Nelson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.4).
- •Elementary School at Brainard is the larger school with 124 students compared with 123.
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 Elementary School at Brainard better than Lawrence - Nelson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence - Nelson Elementary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 66.0 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 Elementary School at Brainard and Lawrence - Nelson Elementary School?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Brainard and Nelson in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elementary School at Brainard: 124. Lawrence - Nelson Elementary School: 123. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elementary School at Brainard and Lawrence - Nelson Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Elementary School at Brainard is 222nd of 511 and Lawrence - Nelson Elementary School is 122nd of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).