Atchison Elementary School vs Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atchison Elementary School
Atchison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
693 students
Central School
Atchison · Public other · Grades 2–12
51 students
| Measure | Atchison Elementary School Atchison, Kansas | Central School Atchison, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #552 of 686 | – |
| National rank | #38849 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–12 |
| Students | 693 | 51 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 51 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 10% |
| city | Atchison | Atchison |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atchison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 10%).
- •Atchison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 10%).
- •Atchison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 76.5%).
- •Central School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.4).
- •Atchison Elementary School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 51.
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 Atchison Elementary School better than Central School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Atchison Elementary School and Central School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Atchison and Atchison in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atchison Elementary School: 693. Central School: 51. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atchison Elementary School and Central School rank in Kansas?
Atchison Elementary School is 552nd of 686 and Central School is unranked among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).