Christa McAuliffe Elem vs Spring Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 183 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Elem
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
400 students
Spring Valley Elementary
Junction City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elem Lenexa, Kansas | Spring Valley Elementary Junction City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 686 | #329 of 686 |
| National rank | #7645 of 50,301 | #26515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 47% |
| city | Lenexa | Junction City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 48.0).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 45.3%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.0).
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 Elem better than Spring Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Elem ranks higher (75.5 vs 48.0 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 Elem and Spring Valley Elementary?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Lenexa and Junction City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elem: 400. Spring Valley Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elem and Spring Valley Elementary rank in Kansas?
Christa McAuliffe Elem is 57th of 686 and Spring Valley Elementary is 329th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).