Ad Astra Alternative Academy vs Plum Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ad Astra Alternative Academy
Hutchinson · Public high · Grades 7–12
11 students
Plum Creek Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | Ad Astra Alternative Academy Hutchinson, Kansas | Plum Creek Elementary Hutchinson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #354 of 686 |
| National rank | – | #27782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 11 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 11 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Hutchinson | Hutchinson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.5 vs 46.2).
- •Plum Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Plum Creek Elementary is the larger school with 448 students compared with 11.
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 Ad Astra Alternative Academy better than Plum Creek Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ad Astra Alternative Academy and Plum Creek Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Hutchinson and Hutchinson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ad Astra Alternative Academy: 11. Plum Creek Elementary: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ad Astra Alternative Academy and Plum Creek Elementary rank in Kansas?
Ad Astra Alternative Academy is unranked and Plum Creek Elementary is 354th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).