Christa McAuliffe Academy vs Seltzer Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 3.3 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
Seltzer Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Academy Wichita, Kansas | Seltzer Elem Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #450 of 686 | #489 of 686 |
| National rank | #32734 of 50,301 | #34128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 829 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 38% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 36.8).
- •Seltzer Elem does better on math proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Seltzer Elem does better on reading proficiency (41% 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 15.9).
- •Christa McAuliffe Academy is the larger school with 829 students compared with 494.
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 Seltzer Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Academy ranks higher (38.8 vs 36.8 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 Christa McAuliffe Academy and Seltzer Elem?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Academy: 829. Seltzer Elem: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Academy and Seltzer Elem rank in Kansas?
Christa McAuliffe Academy is 450th of 686 and Seltzer Elem is 489th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).