Buffalo Jones Elem vs Edith Scheuerman Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Jones Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
221 students
Edith Scheuerman Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
204 students
| Measure | Buffalo Jones Elem Garden City, Kansas | Edith Scheuerman Elem Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #648 of 686 | #472 of 686 |
| National rank | #46158 of 50,301 | #33491 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 221 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edith Scheuerman Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 17.8).
- •Edith Scheuerman Elem does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Edith Scheuerman Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Edith Scheuerman Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 89.1%).
- •Edith Scheuerman Elem does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.8).
- •Buffalo Jones Elem is the larger school with 221 students compared with 204.
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 Buffalo Jones Elem better than Edith Scheuerman Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Edith Scheuerman Elem ranks higher (37.7 vs 17.8 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 Buffalo Jones Elem and Edith Scheuerman Elem?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Jones Elem: 221. Edith Scheuerman Elem: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Jones Elem and Edith Scheuerman Elem rank in Kansas?
Buffalo Jones Elem is 648th of 686 and Edith Scheuerman Elem is 472nd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).