Newell Elementary School vs Westridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 183 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newell Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Westridge Elementary School
Elkhorn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | Newell Elementary School Grand Island, Nebraska | Westridge Elementary School Elkhorn, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #407 of 511 | #28 of 511 |
| National rank | #30317 of 50,301 | #2543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 348 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 13.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 77% |
| city | Grand Island | Elkhorn |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 42.5).
- •Westridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 44%).
- •Westridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Newell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •Newell Elementary School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 346.
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 Newell Elementary School better than Westridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Westridge Elementary School ranks higher (84.8 vs 42.5 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 Newell Elementary School and Westridge Elementary School?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Grand Island and Elkhorn in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newell Elementary School: 348. Westridge Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newell Elementary School and Westridge Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Newell Elementary School is 407th of 511 and Westridge Elementary School is 28th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).