Central Elem vs Northwest 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
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
Northwest Elem
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
| Measure | Central Elem Dodge City, Kansas | Northwest Elem Dodge City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #682 of 686 | #561 of 686 |
| National rank | #49478 of 50,301 | #39537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 381 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 40% |
| city | Dodge City | Dodge City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 9.9).
- •Northwest Elem does better on math proficiency (40% vs 17%).
- •Northwest Elem does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Northwest Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 95%).
- •Central Elem does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.1).
- •Central Elem is the larger school with 381 students compared with 380.
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 Northwest Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Elem ranks higher (28.5 vs 9.9 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 Northwest Elem?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dodge City and Dodge City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem: 381. Northwest Elem: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem and Northwest Elem rank in Kansas?
Central Elem is 682nd of 686 and Northwest Elem is 561st of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).