Elkhorn Middle School vs Fire Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nebraska, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkhorn Middle School
Elkhorn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
631 students
Fire Ridge Elementary School
Elkhorn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
| Measure | Elkhorn Middle School Elkhorn, Nebraska | Fire Ridge Elementary School Elkhorn, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 123 | #8 of 511 |
| National rank | #731 of 15,369 | #729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 631 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 88% |
| city | Elkhorn | Elkhorn |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fire Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 85.2).
- •Fire Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Fire Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 69%).
- •Fire Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 19.7%).
- •Elkhorn Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.1).
- •Elkhorn Middle School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 469.
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 Elkhorn Middle School better than Fire Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fire Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (90.2 vs 85.2 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 Elkhorn Middle School and Fire Ridge Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Elkhorn and Elkhorn in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkhorn Middle School: 631. Fire Ridge Elementary School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkhorn Middle School and Fire Ridge Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Elkhorn Middle School is 7th of 123 and Fire Ridge Elementary School is 8th of 511 among middle schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).