Meadowlark Elementary School vs Northeast Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowlark Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Northeast Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Meadowlark Elementary School Kearney, Nebraska | Northeast Elementary School Kearney, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 511 | #269 of 511 |
| National rank | #3640 of 50,301 | #16872 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 417 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| city | Kearney | Kearney |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowlark Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 61.9).
- •Meadowlark Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 38.5%).
- •Northeast Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.1).
- •Meadowlark Elementary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 397.
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 Meadowlark Elementary School better than Northeast Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowlark Elementary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 61.9 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 Meadowlark Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kearney and Kearney in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowlark Elementary School: 417. Northeast Elementary School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowlark Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Meadowlark Elementary School is 48th of 511 and Northeast Elementary School is 269th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).