Donner Springs Elementary vs Edwin S. Dodson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donner Springs Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Edwin S. Dodson Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
| Measure | Donner Springs Elementary Reno, Nevada | Edwin S. Dodson Elementary Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 408 | #268 of 408 |
| National rank | #37782 of 50,301 | #41984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 414 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donner Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 24.5).
- •Donner Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Donner Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Edwin S. Dodson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Donner Springs Elementary is the larger school with 414 students compared with 241.
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 Donner Springs Elementary better than Edwin S. Dodson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Donner Springs Elementary ranks higher (31.1 vs 24.5 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 Donner Springs Elementary and Edwin S. Dodson Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donner Springs Elementary: 414. Edwin S. Dodson Elementary: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donner Springs Elementary and Edwin S. Dodson Elementary rank in Nevada?
Donner Springs Elementary is 210th of 408 and Edwin S. Dodson Elementary is 268th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).