Lincoln Elementary School vs Northfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.5 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
Northfield Elementary School
Gering · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Gering, Nebraska | Northfield Elementary School Gering, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 511 | #372 of 511 |
| National rank | #24065 of 50,301 | #26568 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 319 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Gering | Gering |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 47.9).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 66.6%).
- •Northfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.8).
- •Lincoln Elementary School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 299.
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 Northfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (51.6 vs 47.9 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 Northfield Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gering and Gering in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 319. Northfield Elementary School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and Northfield Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Lincoln Elementary School is 353rd of 511 and Northfield Elementary School is 372nd of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).