Cloud Elem vs McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cloud Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Cloud Elem Wichita, Kansas | McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #671 of 686 | #233 of 686 |
| National rank | #48165 of 50,301 | #21882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 580 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 47% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 13.8).
- •McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem does better on math proficiency (47% vs 9%).
- •McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 21%).
- •McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 94%).
- •McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Cloud Elem is the larger school with 580 students compared with 262.
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 Cloud Elem better than McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem?
On the Success Index (US), McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem ranks higher (54.7 vs 13.8 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 Cloud Elem and McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cloud Elem: 580. McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cloud Elem and McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem rank in Kansas?
Cloud Elem is 671st of 686 and McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elem is 233rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).