Beech Elem vs Caldwell Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beech Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
Caldwell Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Beech Elem Wichita, Kansas | Caldwell Elem Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #640 of 686 | #645 of 686 |
| National rank | #45630 of 50,301 | #45997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 538 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 9% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.7 vs 18.1).
- •Beech Elem does better on math proficiency (19% vs 9%).
- •Beech Elem does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Beech Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 92.5%).
- •Caldwell Elem does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.2).
- •Beech Elem is the larger school with 538 students compared with 465.
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 Beech Elem better than Caldwell Elem?
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 Beech Elem and Caldwell Elem?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beech Elem: 538. Caldwell Elem: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beech Elem and Caldwell Elem rank in Kansas?
Beech Elem is 640th of 686 and Caldwell Elem is 645th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).