Blackmore Elementary vs Gardner Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 202 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackmore Elementary
El Dorado · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
Gardner Elem
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
304 students
| Measure | Blackmore Elementary El Dorado, Kansas | Gardner Elem Gardner, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #634 of 686 | #78 of 686 |
| National rank | #45075 of 50,301 | #9859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 303 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 67% |
| city | El Dorado | Gardner |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 19.6).
- •Gardner Elem does better on math proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Gardner Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Gardner Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 84.8%).
- •Gardner Elem does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.4).
- •Gardner Elem is the larger school with 304 students compared with 303.
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 Blackmore Elementary better than Gardner Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner Elem ranks higher (72.1 vs 19.6 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 Blackmore Elementary and Gardner Elem?
About 202 km in a straight line, between El Dorado and Gardner in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackmore Elementary: 303. Gardner Elem: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackmore Elementary and Gardner Elem rank in Kansas?
Blackmore Elementary is 634th of 686 and Gardner Elem is 78th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).