Coral Academy Elementary-South vs Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 1.2 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
Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Coral Academy Elementary-South Reno, Nevada | Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 408 | #271 of 408 |
| National rank | #21076 of 50,301 | #42260 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 521 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 32.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 33% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coral Academy Elementary-South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 24.1).
- •Coral Academy Elementary-South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 99.8%).
- •Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 32.6).
- •Coral Academy Elementary-South is the larger school with 521 students compared with 494.
- •Coral Academy Elementary-South is a charter school while Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy 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 Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Coral Academy Elementary-South ranks higher (55.8 vs 24.1 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 Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coral Academy Elementary-South: 521. Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coral Academy Elementary-South and Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy rank in Nevada?
Coral Academy Elementary-South is 58th of 408 and Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy is 271st of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).