Andale Elem-Middle vs Plum Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andale Elem-Middle
Andale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
447 students
Plum Creek Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | Andale Elem-Middle Andale, Kansas | Plum Creek Elementary Hutchinson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 686 | #354 of 686 |
| National rank | #14012 of 50,301 | #27782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 447 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.8% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 38% |
| city | Andale | Hutchinson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Andale Elem-Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 46.2).
- •Andale Elem-Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Andale Elem-Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Andale Elem-Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 35.5%).
- •Plum Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.2).
- •Plum Creek Elementary is the larger school with 448 students compared with 447.
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 Andale Elem-Middle better than Plum Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Andale Elem-Middle ranks higher (66.1 vs 46.2 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 Andale Elem-Middle and Plum Creek Elementary?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Andale and Hutchinson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andale Elem-Middle: 447. Plum Creek Elementary: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andale Elem-Middle and Plum Creek Elementary rank in Kansas?
Andale Elem-Middle is 128th of 686 and Plum Creek Elementary is 354th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).