Christa McAuliffe Academy vs Jennie Wilson Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 326 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
829 students
Jennie Wilson Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
796 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Academy Wichita, Kansas | Jennie Wilson Elem Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #450 of 686 | #444 of 686 |
| National rank | #32734 of 50,301 | #32493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 829 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 49.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| city | Wichita | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (38.8 vs 39.2).
- •Jennie Wilson Elem does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Jennie Wilson Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 67.2%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 49.8).
- •Christa McAuliffe Academy is the larger school with 829 students compared with 796.
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 Christa McAuliffe Academy better than Jennie Wilson Elem?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Christa McAuliffe Academy and Jennie Wilson Elem?
About 326 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Academy: 829. Jennie Wilson Elem: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Academy and Jennie Wilson Elem rank in Kansas?
Christa McAuliffe Academy is 450th of 686 and Jennie Wilson Elem is 444th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).