Broken Arrow Elem vs Ray Marsh Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broken Arrow Elem
Shawnee Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ6
382 students
Ray Marsh Elem
Shawnee Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ6
458 students
| Measure | Broken Arrow Elem Shawnee, Kansas | Ray Marsh Elem Shawnee, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #302 of 686 | #94 of 686 |
| National rank | #25353 of 50,301 | #11186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PKβ6 | Grades PKβ6 |
| Students | 382 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 63% |
| city | Shawnee | Shawnee |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Ray Marsh Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 49.7).
- β’Ray Marsh Elem does better on math proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- β’Ray Marsh Elem does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- β’Ray Marsh Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 56.8%).
- β’Broken Arrow Elem does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.3).
- β’Ray Marsh Elem is the larger school with 458 students compared with 382.
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 Broken Arrow Elem better than Ray Marsh Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Ray Marsh Elem ranks higher (70.2 vs 49.7 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 Broken Arrow Elem and Ray Marsh Elem?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Shawnee and Shawnee in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broken Arrow Elem: 382. Ray Marsh Elem: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broken Arrow Elem and Ray Marsh Elem rank in Kansas?
Broken Arrow Elem is 302nd of 686 and Ray Marsh Elem is 94th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).