Altamont Elem vs Mound Valley Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altamont Elem
Altamont · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
208 students
Mound Valley Elem
Mound Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
136 students
| Measure | Altamont Elem Altamont, Kansas | Mound Valley Elem Mound Valley, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 686 | #399 of 686 |
| National rank | #32927 of 50,301 | #29605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 208 | 136 |
| Enrollment | 208 | 136 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Altamont | Mound Valley |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mound Valley Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 38.5).
- •Altamont Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Mound Valley Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Altamont Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 61%).
- •Mound Valley Elem does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.3).
- •Altamont Elem is the larger school with 208 students compared with 136.
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 Altamont Elem better than Mound Valley Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Mound Valley Elem ranks higher (43.5 vs 38.5 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 Altamont Elem and Mound Valley Elem?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Altamont and Mound Valley in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altamont Elem: 208. Mound Valley Elem: 136. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altamont Elem and Mound Valley Elem rank in Kansas?
Altamont Elem is 455th of 686 and Mound Valley Elem is 399th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).