Shelton Elementary School vs Wood River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shelton Elementary School
Shelton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
159 students
Wood River Elementary School
Wood River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
| Measure | Shelton Elementary School Shelton, Nebraska | Wood River Elementary School Wood River, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 511 | #217 of 511 |
| National rank | #21617 of 50,301 | #13818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 159 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 159 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Shelton | Wood River |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wood River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 55.1).
- •Wood River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Wood River Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Shelton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 41.1%).
- •Wood River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.4).
- •Wood River Elementary School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 159.
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 Shelton Elementary School better than Wood River Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wood River Elementary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 55.1 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 Shelton Elementary School and Wood River Elementary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Shelton and Wood River in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shelton Elementary School: 159. Wood River Elementary School: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shelton Elementary School and Wood River Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Shelton Elementary School is 327th of 511 and Wood River Elementary School is 217th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).