Banneker Elem vs Bertram Caruthers Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banneker Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
268 students
Bertram Caruthers Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | Banneker Elem Kansas City, Kansas | Bertram Caruthers Elem Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #658 of 686 | #680 of 686 |
| National rank | #46995 of 50,301 | #49136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 268 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.4% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banneker Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 11.1).
- •Banneker Elem does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Bertram Caruthers Elem does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Banneker Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 92.6%).
- •Banneker Elem does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.8).
- •Bertram Caruthers Elem is the larger school with 364 students compared with 268.
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 Banneker Elem better than Bertram Caruthers Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Banneker Elem ranks higher (16.2 vs 11.1 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 Banneker Elem and Bertram Caruthers Elem?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banneker Elem: 268. Bertram Caruthers Elem: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banneker Elem and Bertram Caruthers Elem rank in Kansas?
Banneker Elem is 658th of 686 and Bertram Caruthers Elem is 680th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).