Cheney Elem vs Garden Plain Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheney Elem
Cheney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Garden Plain Elem
Garden Plain · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
445 students
| Measure | Cheney Elem Cheney, Kansas | Garden Plain Elem Garden Plain, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 686 | #167 of 686 |
| National rank | #14516 of 50,301 | #17058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 395 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| city | Cheney | Garden Plain |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheney Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 61.6).
- •Garden Plain Elem does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Cheney Elem does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Garden Plain Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 33.7%).
- •Cheney Elem does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.5).
- •Garden Plain Elem is the larger school with 445 students compared with 395.
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 Cheney Elem better than Garden Plain Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Cheney Elem ranks higher (65.4 vs 61.6 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 Cheney Elem and Garden Plain Elem?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Cheney and Garden Plain in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheney Elem: 395. Garden Plain Elem: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheney Elem and Garden Plain Elem rank in Kansas?
Cheney Elem is 137th of 686 and Garden Plain Elem is 167th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).