Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem vs Jackson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.6 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
Jackson Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
| Measure | Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem Wichita, Kansas | Jackson Elementary Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #632 of 686 | #627 of 686 |
| National rank | #44949 of 50,301 | #44656 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 313 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.8 vs 20.3).
- •Jackson Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Jackson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.8% vs 90.7%).
- •Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •Jackson Elementary is the larger school with 337 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 Jackson Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem and Jackson Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem: 313. Jackson Elementary: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem and Jackson Elementary rank in Kansas?
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem is 632nd of 686 and Jackson Elementary is 627th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).