Benton Elem vs McCollom Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
McCollom Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
| Measure | Benton Elem Wichita, Kansas | McCollom Elem Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #533 of 686 | #209 of 686 |
| National rank | #37394 of 50,301 | #20072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 273 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCollom Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 31.7).
- •McCollom Elem does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •McCollom Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •McCollom Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 70.7%).
- •McCollom Elem does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.0).
- •McCollom Elem is the larger school with 288 students compared with 273.
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 Benton Elem better than McCollom Elem?
On the Success Index (US), McCollom Elem ranks higher (57.3 vs 31.7 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 Benton Elem and McCollom Elem?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Elem: 273. McCollom Elem: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Elem and McCollom Elem rank in Kansas?
Benton Elem is 533rd of 686 and McCollom Elem is 209th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).