Central Elem vs Pike Valley Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 291 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem
Burden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
162 students
Pike Valley Elem
Courtland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
163 students
| Measure | Central Elem Burden, Kansas | Pike Valley Elem Courtland, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 686 | #426 of 686 |
| National rank | #30743 of 50,301 | #31157 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 162 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34.5% |
| city | Burden | Courtland |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.8 vs 41.2).
- •Pike Valley Elem does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 32%).
- •Central Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Pike Valley Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 50%).
- •Pike Valley Elem does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.0).
- •Pike Valley Elem is the larger school with 163 students compared with 162.
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 Central Elem better than Pike Valley Elem?
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 Central Elem and Pike Valley Elem?
About 291 km in a straight line, between Burden and Courtland in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem: 162. Pike Valley Elem: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem and Pike Valley Elem rank in Kansas?
Central Elem is 418th of 686 and Pike Valley Elem is 426th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).