Adams Elem vs Hesston Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 123 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elem
Arkansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
Hesston Elem
Hesston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
306 students
| Measure | Adams Elem Arkansas City, Kansas | Hesston Elem Hesston, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #605 of 686 | #88 of 686 |
| National rank | #43050 of 50,301 | #10797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 306 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| city | Arkansas City | Hesston |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hesston Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 22.8).
- •Hesston Elem does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Hesston Elem does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Hesston Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 75.8%).
- •Adams Elem does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
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 Adams Elem better than Hesston Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Hesston Elem ranks higher (70.7 vs 22.8 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 Adams Elem and Hesston Elem?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Arkansas City and Hesston in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elem: 306. Hesston Elem: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elem and Hesston Elem rank in Kansas?
Adams Elem is 605th of 686 and Hesston Elem is 88th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).