Cessna Elem vs Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cessna Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
| Measure | Cessna Elem Wichita, Kansas | Kelly Liberal Arts Academy Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #665 of 686 | #637 of 686 |
| National rank | #47472 of 50,301 | #45294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 356 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelly Liberal Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 15.3).
- •Kelly Liberal Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Kelly Liberal Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •Kelly Liberal Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 91.6%).
- •Cessna Elem does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.8).
- •Kelly Liberal Arts Academy is the larger school with 429 students compared with 356.
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 Cessna Elem better than Kelly Liberal Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kelly Liberal Arts Academy ranks higher (19.3 vs 15.3 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 Cessna Elem and Kelly Liberal Arts Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cessna Elem: 356. Kelly Liberal Arts Academy: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cessna Elem and Kelly Liberal Arts Academy rank in Kansas?
Cessna Elem is 665th of 686 and Kelly Liberal Arts Academy is 637th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).