Amanda Arnold Elem vs Spring Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amanda Arnold Elem
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
Spring Valley Elementary
Junction City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Amanda Arnold Elem Manhattan, Kansas | Spring Valley Elementary Junction City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 686 | #329 of 686 |
| National rank | #14305 of 50,301 | #26515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 399 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| city | Manhattan | Junction City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amanda Arnold Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 48.0).
- •Amanda Arnold Elem does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Amanda Arnold Elem does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Amanda Arnold Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 45.3%).
- •Amanda Arnold Elem does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.0).
- •Spring Valley Elementary is the larger school with 400 students compared with 399.
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 Amanda Arnold Elem better than Spring Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Amanda Arnold Elem ranks higher (65.7 vs 48.0 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 Amanda Arnold Elem and Spring Valley Elementary?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Manhattan and Junction City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amanda Arnold Elem: 399. Spring Valley Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amanda Arnold Elem and Spring Valley Elementary rank in Kansas?
Amanda Arnold Elem is 133rd of 686 and Spring Valley Elementary is 329th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).