Discovery Elementary School vs J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary School
Grand Forks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School
Grand Forks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary School Grand Forks, North Dakota | J Nelson Kelly Elementary School Grand Forks, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #100 of 232 | #13 of 232 |
| National rank | #15370 of 50,301 | #4614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 567 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 13.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Grand Forks | Grand Forks |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Nelson Kelly Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 64.1).
- •J Nelson Kelly Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •J Nelson Kelly Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 13.9%).
- •J Nelson Kelly Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.7).
- •Discovery Elementary School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 482.
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 Discovery Elementary School better than J Nelson Kelly Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), J Nelson Kelly Elementary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 64.1 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 Discovery Elementary School and J Nelson Kelly Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Forks and Grand Forks in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary School: 567. J Nelson Kelly Elementary School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary School and J Nelson Kelly Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Discovery Elementary School is 100th of 232 and J Nelson Kelly Elementary School is 13th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).