Buffalo Jones Elem vs Gertrude Walker Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 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
Gertrude Walker Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
186 students
| Measure | Buffalo Jones Elem Garden City, Kansas | Gertrude Walker Elem Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #648 of 686 | #601 of 686 |
| National rank | #46158 of 50,301 | #42625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 221 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gertrude Walker Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 17.8).
- •Gertrude Walker Elem does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Gertrude Walker Elem does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Buffalo Jones Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 90.9%).
- •Buffalo Jones Elem does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.3).
- •Buffalo Jones Elem is the larger school with 221 students compared with 186.
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 Gertrude Walker Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Gertrude Walker Elem ranks higher (23.5 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 Gertrude Walker Elem?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Jones Elem: 221. Gertrude Walker Elem: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Jones Elem and Gertrude Walker Elem rank in Kansas?
Buffalo Jones Elem is 648th of 686 and Gertrude Walker Elem is 601st of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).