Alta Brown Elem vs Buffalo Jones Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Brown Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
336 students
Buffalo Jones Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
221 students
| Measure | Alta Brown Elem Garden City, Kansas | Buffalo Jones Elem Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #567 of 686 | #648 of 686 |
| National rank | #39780 of 50,301 | #46158 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 336 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Brown Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 17.8).
- •Alta Brown Elem does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Alta Brown Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Alta Brown Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 89.1%).
- •Buffalo Jones Elem does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.0).
- •Alta Brown Elem is the larger school with 336 students compared with 221.
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 Alta Brown Elem better than Buffalo Jones Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Brown Elem ranks higher (28.0 vs 17.8 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 Alta Brown Elem and Buffalo Jones Elem?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Brown Elem: 336. Buffalo Jones Elem: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Brown Elem and Buffalo Jones Elem rank in Kansas?
Alta Brown Elem is 567th of 686 and Buffalo Jones Elem is 648th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).