Colby Elem vs Royal Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 460 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colby Elem
Colby · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
369 students
Royal Valley Elementary
Hoyt · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
369 students
| Measure | Colby Elem Colby, Kansas | Royal Valley Elementary Hoyt, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 686 | #217 of 686 |
| National rank | #30079 of 50,301 | #20551 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 369 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Colby | Hoyt |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Royal Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 42.8).
- •Royal Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Royal Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Colby Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 54.5%).
- •Royal Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.4).
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 Colby Elem better than Royal Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Royal Valley Elementary ranks higher (56.6 vs 42.8 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 Colby Elem and Royal Valley Elementary?
About 460 km in a straight line, between Colby and Hoyt in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colby Elem: 369. Royal Valley Elementary: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colby Elem and Royal Valley Elementary rank in Kansas?
Colby Elem is 407th of 686 and Royal Valley Elementary is 217th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).