Cheney Elem vs Walnut Grove Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 301 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
Walnut Grove Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
| Measure | Cheney Elem Cheney, Kansas | Walnut Grove Elem Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 686 | #189 of 686 |
| National rank | #14516 of 50,301 | #18684 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 395 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Cheney | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheney Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 59.3).
- •Cheney Elem does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Cheney Elem does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Walnut Grove Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 33.7%).
- •Cheney Elem does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.8).
- •Cheney Elem is the larger school with 395 students compared with 394.
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 Walnut Grove Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Cheney Elem ranks higher (65.4 vs 59.3 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 Cheney Elem and Walnut Grove Elem?
About 301 km in a straight line, between Cheney and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheney Elem: 395. Walnut Grove Elem: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheney Elem and Walnut Grove Elem rank in Kansas?
Cheney Elem is 137th of 686 and Walnut Grove Elem is 189th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).