Squire John Thomas Elementary vs Wayne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 138 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Squire John Thomas Elementary
Gretna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Wayne Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
499 students
| Measure | Squire John Thomas Elementary Gretna, Nebraska | Wayne Elementary School Wayne, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 511 | #230 of 511 |
| National rank | #4133 of 50,301 | #14364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 499 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| city | Gretna | Wayne |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Squire John Thomas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 65.7).
- •Squire John Thomas Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Squire John Thomas Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Squire John Thomas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 36.9%).
- •Squire John Thomas Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.1).
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 Squire John Thomas Elementary better than Wayne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Squire John Thomas Elementary ranks higher (81.6 vs 65.7 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 Squire John Thomas Elementary and Wayne Elementary School?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Gretna and Wayne in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Squire John Thomas Elementary: 499. Wayne Elementary School: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Squire John Thomas Elementary and Wayne Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Squire John Thomas Elementary is 58th of 511 and Wayne Elementary School is 230th of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).