Beech Elem vs Christa McAuliffe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 5.1 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
Christa McAuliffe Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
829 students
| Measure | Beech Elem Wichita, Kansas | Christa McAuliffe Academy Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #640 of 686 | #450 of 686 |
| National rank | #45630 of 50,301 | #32734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 538 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 33% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 18.7).
- •Christa McAuliffe Academy does better on math proficiency (33% vs 19%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Academy does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 86.6%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.2).
- •Christa McAuliffe Academy is the larger school with 829 students compared with 538.
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 Christa McAuliffe Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Academy ranks higher (38.8 vs 18.7 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 Beech Elem and Christa McAuliffe Academy?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beech Elem: 538. Christa McAuliffe Academy: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beech Elem and Christa McAuliffe Academy rank in Kansas?
Beech Elem is 640th of 686 and Christa McAuliffe Academy is 450th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).