Elmwood-Murdock Elem School vs McPhee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood-Murdock Elem School
Elmwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
301 students
McPhee Elementary School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
| Measure | Elmwood-Murdock Elem School Elmwood, Nebraska | McPhee Elementary School Lincoln, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 511 | #456 of 511 |
| National rank | #1927 of 50,301 | #36121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 301 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 27% |
| city | Elmwood | Lincoln |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood-Murdock Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 33.7).
- •Elmwood-Murdock Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Elmwood-Murdock Elem School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •McPhee Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.3).
- •McPhee Elementary School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 301.
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 Elmwood-Murdock Elem School better than McPhee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elmwood-Murdock Elem School ranks higher (86.2 vs 33.7 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 Elmwood-Murdock Elem School and McPhee Elementary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Elmwood and Lincoln in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood-Murdock Elem School: 301. McPhee Elementary School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood-Murdock Elem School and McPhee Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Elmwood-Murdock Elem School is 18th of 511 and McPhee Elementary School is 456th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).