Altoona-Midway Elementary vs Blue Ridge Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 209 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altoona-Midway Elementary
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
72 students
Blue Ridge Elem
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
71 students
| Measure | Altoona-Midway Elementary Altoona, Kansas | Blue Ridge Elem Abilene, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #428 of 686 | #62 of 686 |
| National rank | #31362 of 50,301 | #7873 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 72 | 71 |
| Enrollment | 72 | 71 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 64.5% |
| city | Altoona | Abilene |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Ridge Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 40.8).
- •Blue Ridge Elem does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 30%).
- •Blue Ridge Elem does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 49.5%).
- •Blue Ridge Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 69.4%).
- •Altoona-Midway Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.8).
- •Altoona-Midway Elementary is the larger school with 72 students compared with 71.
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 Altoona-Midway Elementary better than Blue Ridge Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Ridge Elem ranks higher (75.1 vs 40.8 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 Altoona-Midway Elementary and Blue Ridge Elem?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Abilene in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona-Midway Elementary: 72. Blue Ridge Elem: 71. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona-Midway Elementary and Blue Ridge Elem rank in Kansas?
Altoona-Midway Elementary is 428th of 686 and Blue Ridge Elem is 62nd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).