Portal Elementary School vs Prairie Queen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portal Elementary School
La Vista · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
422 students
Prairie Queen Elementary
Papillion · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
514 students
| Measure | Portal Elementary School La Vista, Nebraska | Prairie Queen Elementary Papillion, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #83 of 511 | #71 of 511 |
| National rank | #5329 of 50,301 | #4724 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 422 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.2% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 70% |
| city | La Vista | Papillion |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Queen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 79.4).
- •Prairie Queen Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Prairie Queen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 14.2%).
- •Portal Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.1).
- •Prairie Queen Elementary is the larger school with 514 students compared with 422.
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 Portal Elementary School better than Prairie Queen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Queen Elementary ranks higher (80.5 vs 79.4 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 Portal Elementary School and Prairie Queen Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between La Vista and Papillion in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portal Elementary School: 422. Prairie Queen Elementary: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portal Elementary School and Prairie Queen Elementary rank in Nebraska?
Portal Elementary School is 83rd of 511 and Prairie Queen Elementary is 71st of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).