Bryant Opportunity Academy vs Thunder Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 270 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bryant Opportunity Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
36 students
Thunder Ridge Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
38 students
| Measure | Bryant Opportunity Academy Wichita, Kansas | Thunder Ridge Elementary Kensington, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 36 | 38 |
| Enrollment | 36 | 38 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 2.8 | 7.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 75% |
| city | Wichita | Kensington |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thunder Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 12.9).
- •Thunder Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 5%).
- •Thunder Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 5%).
- •Thunder Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 91.7%).
- •Bryant Opportunity Academy does better on students per teacher (2.8 vs 7.6).
- •Thunder Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 38 students compared with 36.
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 Bryant Opportunity Academy better than Thunder Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thunder Ridge Elementary ranks higher (74.3 vs 12.9 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 Bryant Opportunity Academy and Thunder Ridge Elementary?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Kensington in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bryant Opportunity Academy: 36. Thunder Ridge Elementary: 38. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bryant Opportunity Academy and Thunder Ridge Elementary rank in Kansas?
Bryant Opportunity Academy is unranked and Thunder Ridge Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).