Bluestem Elementary School vs Skelly Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluestem Elementary School
Leon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
267 students
Skelly Elementary School
El Dorado · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
| Measure | Bluestem Elementary School Leon, Kansas | Skelly Elementary School El Dorado, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 686 | #588 of 686 |
| National rank | #28715 of 50,301 | #41854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 267 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Leon | El Dorado |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluestem Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 24.8).
- •Bluestem Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Bluestem Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Bluestem Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 80.8%).
- •Bluestem Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.0).
- •Bluestem Elementary School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 266.
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 Bluestem Elementary School better than Skelly Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bluestem Elementary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 24.8 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 Bluestem Elementary School and Skelly Elementary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Leon and El Dorado in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluestem Elementary School: 267. Skelly Elementary School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluestem Elementary School and Skelly Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Bluestem Elementary School is 377th of 686 and Skelly Elementary School is 588th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).