Abilene Elem vs North Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 413 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abilene Elem
Valley Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
254 students
North Elementary
Goodland · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
254 students
| Measure | Abilene Elem Valley Center, Kansas | North Elementary Goodland, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 686 | #196 of 686 |
| National rank | #14766 of 50,301 | #19075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 254 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 55% |
| city | Valley Center | Goodland |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abilene Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 58.7).
- •Abilene Elem does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 55%).
- •Abilene Elem does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Abilene Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 59.4%).
- •North Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.1).
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 Abilene Elem better than North Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Abilene Elem ranks higher (65.0 vs 58.7 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 Abilene Elem and North Elementary?
About 413 km in a straight line, between Valley Center and Goodland in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abilene Elem: 254. North Elementary: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abilene Elem and North Elementary rank in Kansas?
Abilene Elem is 143rd of 686 and North Elementary is 196th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).