Gretna Elementary School vs Squire John Thomas Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gretna Elementary School
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
Squire John Thomas Elementary
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
| Measure | Gretna Elementary School Gretna, Nebraska | Squire John Thomas Elementary Gretna, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #62 of 511 | #58 of 511 |
| National rank | #4308 of 50,301 | #4133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 374 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| city | Gretna | Gretna |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.2 vs 81.6).
- •Squire John Thomas Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Squire John Thomas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Squire John Thomas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 16.6%).
- •Gretna Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.1).
- •Squire John Thomas Elementary is the larger school with 499 students compared with 374.
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 Gretna Elementary School better than Squire John Thomas Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gretna Elementary School and Squire John Thomas Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gretna and Gretna in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gretna Elementary School: 374. Squire John Thomas Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gretna Elementary School and Squire John Thomas Elementary rank in Nebraska?
Gretna Elementary School is 62nd of 511 and Squire John Thomas Elementary is 58th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).