Central Elem vs Park Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
348 students
Park Elem
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
208 students
| Measure | Central Elem Columbus, Kansas | Park Elem Columbus, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 686 | #341 of 686 |
| National rank | #36303 of 50,301 | #27169 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–6 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 348 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 19% | – |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 33.4).
- •Park Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 64.4%).
- •Central Elem does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.0).
- •Central Elem is the larger school with 348 students compared with 208.
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 Park Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Park Elem ranks higher (47.0 vs 33.4 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 Central Elem and Park Elem?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem: 348. Park Elem: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem and Park Elem rank in Kansas?
Central Elem is 516th of 686 and Park Elem is 341st of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).