Belle Plaine Elem vs Mulvane Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 10 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
Mulvane Grade School
Mulvane · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
368 students
| Measure | Belle Plaine Elem Belle Plaine, Kansas | Mulvane Grade School Mulvane, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #535 of 686 | #225 of 686 |
| National rank | #37651 of 50,301 | #21100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 211 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 47% |
| city | Belle Plaine | Mulvane |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mulvane Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 31.3).
- •Mulvane Grade School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Mulvane Grade School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Mulvane Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 52.6%).
- •Belle Plaine Elem does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.2).
- •Mulvane Grade School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 211.
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 Mulvane Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Mulvane Grade School ranks higher (55.8 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 Mulvane Grade School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Mulvane in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Plaine Elem: 211. Mulvane Grade School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Plaine Elem and Mulvane Grade School rank in Kansas?
Belle Plaine Elem is 535th of 686 and Mulvane Grade School is 225th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).