Bud Beasley Elementary vs Jerry Whitehead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bud Beasley Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
Jerry Whitehead Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students
| Measure | Bud Beasley Elementary Sparks, Nevada | Jerry Whitehead Elementary Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 408 | #53 of 408 |
| National rank | #18763 of 50,301 | #20333 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 571 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Sparks | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bud Beasley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 56.9).
- •Bud Beasley Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Jerry Whitehead Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.4).
- •Bud Beasley Elementary is the larger school with 571 students compared with 234.
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 Bud Beasley Elementary better than Jerry Whitehead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bud Beasley Elementary ranks higher (59.1 vs 56.9 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 Bud Beasley Elementary and Jerry Whitehead Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bud Beasley Elementary: 571. Jerry Whitehead Elementary: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bud Beasley Elementary and Jerry Whitehead Elementary rank in Nevada?
Bud Beasley Elementary is 44th of 408 and Jerry Whitehead Elementary is 53rd of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).