Crest Elementary vs Gertrude Walker Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 483 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crest Elementary
Colony · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
185 students
Gertrude Walker Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
186 students
| Measure | Crest Elementary Colony, Kansas | Gertrude Walker Elem Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #550 of 686 | #601 of 686 |
| National rank | #38744 of 50,301 | #42625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 185 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Colony | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 23.5).
- •Gertrude Walker Elem does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Crest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 90.9%).
- •Crest Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.3).
- •Gertrude Walker Elem is the larger school with 186 students compared with 185.
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 Crest Elementary better than Gertrude Walker Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Crest Elementary ranks higher (29.7 vs 23.5 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 Crest Elementary and Gertrude Walker Elem?
About 483 km in a straight line, between Colony and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crest Elementary: 185. Gertrude Walker Elem: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crest Elementary and Gertrude Walker Elem rank in Kansas?
Crest Elementary is 550th of 686 and Gertrude Walker Elem is 601st of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).