Chisholm Life Skills Center vs Gardiner Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Life Skills Center
Wichita · Public high · Grades 12–12
96 students
Gardiner Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | Chisholm Life Skills Center Wichita, Kansas | Gardiner Elem Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 296 | #666 of 686 |
| National rank | #12297 of 16,910 | #47738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 12–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 96 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 19% |
| Math proficiency | – | 13% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chisholm Life Skills Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 14.8).
- •Chisholm Life Skills Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 95.3%).
- •Chisholm Life Skills Center does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.0).
- •Gardiner Elem is the larger school with 405 students compared with 96.
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 Chisholm Life Skills Center better than Gardiner Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Chisholm Life Skills Center ranks higher (34.5 vs 14.8 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 Chisholm Life Skills Center and Gardiner Elem?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chisholm Life Skills Center: 96. Gardiner Elem: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chisholm Life Skills Center and Gardiner Elem rank in Kansas?
Chisholm Life Skills Center is 162nd of 296 and Gardiner Elem is 666th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).