Belle Plaine Elem vs Doniphan West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 315 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Plaine Elem
Belle Plaine · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
211 students
Doniphan West Elementary School
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
211 students
| Measure | Belle Plaine Elem Belle Plaine, Kansas | Doniphan West Elementary School Denton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #535 of 686 | #360 of 686 |
| National rank | #37651 of 50,301 | #28024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 211 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | Belle Plaine | Denton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Doniphan West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 31.3).
- •Doniphan West Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Doniphan West Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Doniphan West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 52.6%).
- •Belle Plaine Elem does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.7).
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 Belle Plaine Elem better than Doniphan West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Doniphan West Elementary School ranks higher (45.8 vs 31.3 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 Belle Plaine Elem and Doniphan West Elementary School?
About 315 km in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Denton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Plaine Elem: 211. Doniphan West Elementary School: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Plaine Elem and Doniphan West Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Belle Plaine Elem is 535th of 686 and Doniphan West Elementary School is 360th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).