Alice Smith Elementary vs Esther Bennett Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Smith Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
Esther Bennett Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
| Measure | Alice Smith Elementary Reno, Nevada | Esther Bennett Elementary Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 408 | #340 of 408 |
| National rank | #43626 of 50,301 | #46527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 512 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 25% |
| city | Reno | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 17.1).
- •Alice Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Alice Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Esther Bennett Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Esther Bennett Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.0).
- •Esther Bennett Elementary is the larger school with 529 students compared with 512.
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 Alice Smith Elementary better than Esther Bennett Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alice Smith Elementary ranks higher (21.9 vs 17.1 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 Alice Smith Elementary and Esther Bennett Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Reno and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Smith Elementary: 512. Esther Bennett Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Smith Elementary and Esther Bennett Elementary rank in Nevada?
Alice Smith Elementary is 292nd of 408 and Esther Bennett Elementary is 340th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).