Chelsea Elem vs McKinley Elementary School
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.
Chelsea Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
McKinley Elementary School
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
243 students
| Measure | Chelsea Elem Kansas City, Kansas | McKinley Elementary School Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #678 of 686 | #631 of 686 |
| National rank | #48894 of 50,301 | #44919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 557 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 22% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 11.9).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Chelsea Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 92.6%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.9).
- •Chelsea Elem is the larger school with 557 students compared with 243.
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 Chelsea Elem better than McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary School ranks higher (19.9 vs 11.9 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 Chelsea Elem and McKinley Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chelsea Elem: 557. McKinley Elementary School: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chelsea Elem and McKinley Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Chelsea Elem is 678th of 686 and McKinley Elementary School is 631st of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).