Chetopa Elem vs Rural Center Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 271 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chetopa Elem
Chetopa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
61 students
Rural Center Elem
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
62 students
| Measure | Chetopa Elem Chetopa, Kansas | Rural Center Elem Abilene, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 686 | #299 of 686 |
| National rank | #35317 of 50,301 | #25189 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 61 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 61 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 32.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 30% |
| city | Chetopa | Abilene |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rural Center Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 34.9).
- •Chetopa Elem does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 30%).
- •Rural Center Elem does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Rural Center Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 88.5%).
- •Chetopa Elem does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.4).
- •Rural Center Elem is the larger school with 62 students compared with 61.
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 Chetopa Elem better than Rural Center Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Rural Center Elem ranks higher (50.0 vs 34.9 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 Chetopa Elem and Rural Center Elem?
About 271 km in a straight line, between Chetopa and Abilene in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chetopa Elem: 61. Rural Center Elem: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chetopa Elem and Rural Center Elem rank in Kansas?
Chetopa Elem is 504th of 686 and Rural Center Elem is 299th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).