Bernice Mathews Elementary vs Kate Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 886 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernice Mathews Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
Kate Smith Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
186 students
| Measure | Bernice Mathews Elementary Reno, Nevada | Kate Smith Elementary Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 408 | #308 of 408 |
| National rank | #48197 of 50,301 | #44355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 398 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| city | Reno | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kate Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 13.7).
- •Kate Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Kate Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Bernice Mathews Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.5).
- •Bernice Mathews Elementary is the larger school with 398 students compared with 186.
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 Bernice Mathews Elementary better than Kate Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kate Smith Elementary ranks higher (20.8 vs 13.7 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 Bernice Mathews Elementary and Kate Smith Elementary?
About 886 m in a straight line, between Reno and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernice Mathews Elementary: 398. Kate Smith Elementary: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernice Mathews Elementary and Kate Smith Elementary rank in Nevada?
Bernice Mathews Elementary is 363rd of 408 and Kate Smith Elementary is 308th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).