Altoona-Midway Elementary vs Otis-Bison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 317 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
Otis-Bison Elementary
Otis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
73 students
| Measure | Altoona-Midway Elementary Altoona, Kansas | Otis-Bison Elementary Otis, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #428 of 686 | #206 of 686 |
| National rank | #31362 of 50,301 | #19738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 72 | 73 |
| Enrollment | 72 | 73 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 44.5% |
| city | Altoona | Otis |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otis-Bison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 40.8).
- •Otis-Bison Elementary does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 30%).
- •Otis-Bison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 49.5%).
- •Otis-Bison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 69.4%).
- •Otis-Bison Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 9.0).
- •Otis-Bison Elementary is the larger school with 73 students compared with 72.
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 Otis-Bison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Otis-Bison Elementary ranks higher (57.8 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 Otis-Bison Elementary?
About 317 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Otis in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona-Midway Elementary: 72. Otis-Bison Elementary: 73. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona-Midway Elementary and Otis-Bison Elementary rank in Kansas?
Altoona-Midway Elementary is 428th of 686 and Otis-Bison Elementary is 206th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).