Beeson Elementary vs Sunnyside Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beeson Elementary
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Sunnyside Elem
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
| Measure | Beeson Elementary Dodge City, Kansas | Sunnyside Elem Dodge City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #686 of 686 | #683 of 686 |
| National rank | #49981 of 50,301 | #49614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 355 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Dodge City | Dodge City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunnyside Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.4 vs 7.4).
- •Sunnyside Elem does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Sunnyside Elem does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Beeson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 96.2%).
- •Sunnyside Elem does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.7).
- •Sunnyside Elem is the larger school with 365 students compared with 355.
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 Beeson Elementary better than Sunnyside Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnyside Elem ranks higher (9.4 vs 7.4 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 Beeson Elementary and Sunnyside Elem?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dodge City and Dodge City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beeson Elementary: 355. Sunnyside Elem: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beeson Elementary and Sunnyside Elem rank in Kansas?
Beeson Elementary is 686th of 686 and Sunnyside Elem is 683rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).