Douglass Elem vs McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglass Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
McKinley Elementary School
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
243 students
| Measure | Douglass Elem Kansas City, Kansas | McKinley Elementary School Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 686 | #631 of 686 |
| National rank | #45442 of 50,301 | #44919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 285 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.0 vs 19.9).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Douglass Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 92.6%).
- •Douglass Elem does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.6).
- •Douglass Elem is the larger school with 285 students compared with 243.
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 Douglass Elem better than McKinley Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Douglass Elem and McKinley Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglass Elem: 285. McKinley Elementary School: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglass Elem and McKinley Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Douglass Elem is 638th of 686 and McKinley Elementary School is 631st of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).