Coral Academy Elementary-South vs Donner Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coral Academy Elementary-South
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
521 students
Donner Springs Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
| Measure | Coral Academy Elementary-South Reno, Nevada | Donner Springs Elementary Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 408 | #210 of 408 |
| National rank | #21076 of 50,301 | #37782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 521 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 32.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coral Academy Elementary-South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 31.1).
- •Coral Academy Elementary-South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 100%).
- •Donner Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 32.6).
- •Coral Academy Elementary-South is the larger school with 521 students compared with 414.
- •Coral Academy Elementary-South is a charter school while Donner Springs Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Coral Academy Elementary-South better than Donner Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Coral Academy Elementary-South ranks higher (55.8 vs 31.1 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 Coral Academy Elementary-South and Donner Springs Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coral Academy Elementary-South: 521. Donner Springs Elementary: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coral Academy Elementary-South and Donner Springs Elementary rank in Nevada?
Coral Academy Elementary-South is 58th of 408 and Donner Springs Elementary is 210th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).