Lincoln Elementary School vs Lost Creek Elementary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 525 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary School
Gering · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
Lost Creek Elementary Sch
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Gering, Nebraska | Lost Creek Elementary Sch Columbus, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 511 | #261 of 511 |
| National rank | #24065 of 50,301 | #16460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 319 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Gering | Columbus |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lost Creek Elementary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 51.6).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Lost Creek Elementary Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Lost Creek Elementary Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 56.7%).
- •Lost Creek Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.8).
- •Lincoln Elementary School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 318.
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 Lincoln Elementary School better than Lost Creek Elementary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lost Creek Elementary Sch ranks higher (62.5 vs 51.6 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 Lincoln Elementary School and Lost Creek Elementary Sch?
About 525 km in a straight line, between Gering and Columbus in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 319. Lost Creek Elementary Sch: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and Lost Creek Elementary Sch rank in Nebraska?
Lincoln Elementary School is 353rd of 511 and Lost Creek Elementary Sch is 261st of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).