Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary vs McKinley Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
218 students
McKinley Elem
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
196 students
| Measure | Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Abilene, Kansas | McKinley Elem Abilene, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 686 | #201 of 686 |
| National rank | #28725 of 50,301 | #19369 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 218 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 44.8).
- •McKinley Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •McKinley Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 54.1%).
- •McKinley Elem does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.8).
- •Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary is the larger school with 218 students compared with 196.
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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary better than McKinley Elem?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elem ranks higher (58.3 vs 44.8 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary and McKinley Elem?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary: 218. McKinley Elem: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary and McKinley Elem rank in Kansas?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary is 378th of 686 and McKinley Elem is 201st of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).