Buffalo Jones Elem vs Lincoln Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 285 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
Lincoln Elem
McPherson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students
| Measure | Buffalo Jones Elem Garden City, Kansas | Lincoln Elem McPherson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #648 of 686 | #438 of 686 |
| National rank | #46158 of 50,301 | #32054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 221 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Garden City | McPherson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 17.8).
- •Lincoln Elem does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Lincoln Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Lincoln Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 89.1%).
- •Lincoln Elem does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.8).
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 Lincoln Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem ranks higher (39.8 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 Lincoln Elem?
About 285 km in a straight line, between Garden City and McPherson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Jones Elem: 221. Lincoln Elem: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Jones Elem and Lincoln Elem rank in Kansas?
Buffalo Jones Elem is 648th of 686 and Lincoln Elem is 438th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).