Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem vs Gordon Parks Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Gordon Parks Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
485 students
| Measure | Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem Wichita, Kansas | Gordon Parks Academy Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #632 of 686 | #664 of 686 |
| National rank | #44949 of 50,301 | #47428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 313 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 8% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 15.4).
- •Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.5).
- •Gordon Parks Academy is the larger school with 485 students compared with 313.
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 Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem better than Gordon Parks Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem ranks higher (19.8 vs 15.4 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 Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem and Gordon Parks Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem: 313. Gordon Parks Academy: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem and Gordon Parks Academy rank in Kansas?
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem is 632nd of 686 and Gordon Parks Academy is 664th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).