Allen Elem vs Caldwell Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allen Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students
Caldwell Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Allen Elem Wichita, Kansas | Caldwell Elem Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 686 | #645 of 686 |
| National rank | #48118 of 50,301 | #45997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 514 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 9% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caldwell Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 13.9).
- •Allen Elem does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Caldwell Elem does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Allen Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.6% vs 92.5%).
- •Caldwell Elem does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.3).
- •Allen Elem is the larger school with 514 students compared with 465.
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 Allen Elem better than Caldwell Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Caldwell Elem ranks higher (18.1 vs 13.9 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 Allen Elem and Caldwell Elem?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allen Elem: 514. Caldwell Elem: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allen Elem and Caldwell Elem rank in Kansas?
Allen Elem is 670th of 686 and Caldwell Elem is 645th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).