Atchison Elementary School vs Jardine Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 79 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
Jardine Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students
| Measure | Atchison Elementary School Atchison, Kansas | Jardine Elementary Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 686 | #537 of 686 |
| National rank | #38849 of 50,301 | #37801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 693 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 30% |
| city | Atchison | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jardine Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 29.5).
- •Jardine Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Jardine Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Atchison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 73.8%).
- •Jardine Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.4).
- •Jardine Elementary is the larger school with 729 students compared with 693.
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 Jardine Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jardine Elementary ranks higher (31.1 vs 29.5 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 Atchison Elementary School and Jardine Elementary?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Atchison and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atchison Elementary School: 693. Jardine Elementary: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atchison Elementary School and Jardine Elementary rank in Kansas?
Atchison Elementary School is 552nd of 686 and Jardine Elementary is 537th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).