East High vs Jefferson Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,435 students
Jefferson Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
| Measure | East High Wichita, Kansas | Jefferson Elem Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 296 | #667 of 686 |
| National rank | #14907 of 16,910 | #47744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,435 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 2,435 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 13% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 14.8).
- •East High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 13%).
- •East High does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 15%).
- •East High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 91.9%).
- •Jefferson Elem does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.7).
- •East High is the larger school with 2,435 students compared with 381.
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 East High better than Jefferson Elem?
On the Success Index (US), East High ranks higher (22.2 vs 14.8 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 East High and Jefferson Elem?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East High: 2,435. Jefferson Elem: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East High and Jefferson Elem rank in Kansas?
East High is 271st of 296 and Jefferson Elem is 667th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).