Blue Ridge Elem vs Golden Plains Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 304 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ridge Elem
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
71 students
Golden Plains Elem
Selden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
71 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge Elem Abilene, Kansas | Golden Plains Elem Selden, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 686 | #383 of 686 |
| National rank | #7873 of 50,301 | #28841 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 71 | 71 |
| Enrollment | 71 | 71 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Abilene | Selden |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Ridge Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 44.6).
- •Blue Ridge Elem does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Blue Ridge Elem does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 49.5%).
- •Blue Ridge Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 63.4%).
- •Golden Plains Elem does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.8).
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 Blue Ridge Elem better than Golden Plains Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Ridge Elem ranks higher (75.1 vs 44.6 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 Blue Ridge Elem and Golden Plains Elem?
About 304 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Selden in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge Elem: 71. Golden Plains Elem: 71. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge Elem and Golden Plains Elem rank in Kansas?
Blue Ridge Elem is 62nd of 686 and Golden Plains Elem is 383rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).