Centralia Elem vs Wabaunsee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 80 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centralia Elem
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
197 students
Wabaunsee Elementary School
Alma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
199 students
| Measure | Centralia Elem Centralia, Kansas | Wabaunsee Elementary School Alma, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #68 of 686 | #29 of 686 |
| National rank | #8435 of 50,301 | #4285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 197 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 197 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 69.5% |
| city | Centralia | Alma |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wabaunsee Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 74.2).
- •Wabaunsee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 67%).
- •Wabaunsee Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 62%).
- •Centralia Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 30.7%).
- •Wabaunsee Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.2).
- •Wabaunsee Elementary School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 197.
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 Centralia Elem better than Wabaunsee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wabaunsee Elementary School ranks higher (81.3 vs 74.2 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 Centralia Elem and Wabaunsee Elementary School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Alma in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centralia Elem: 197. Wabaunsee Elementary School: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centralia Elem and Wabaunsee Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Centralia Elem is 68th of 686 and Wabaunsee Elementary School is 29th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).