Emerson Elementary School vs Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
235 students
Park Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary School Kearney, Nebraska | Park Elementary School Kearney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #444 of 511 | #79 of 511 |
| National rank | #35192 of 50,301 | #4997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 235 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 77% |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 35.1).
- •Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 54.5%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.1).
- •Park Elementary School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 235.
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 Emerson Elementary School better than Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Elementary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 35.1 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 Emerson Elementary School and Park Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary School: 235. Park Elementary School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary School and Park Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Emerson Elementary School is 444th of 511 and Park Elementary School is 79th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).