Elkhart Elem vs Garfield Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 493 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkhart Elem
Elkhart · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
171 students
Garfield Elem
Clay Center · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
170 students
| Measure | Elkhart Elem Elkhart, Kansas | Garfield Elem Clay Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 686 | #284 of 686 |
| National rank | #33493 of 50,301 | #24525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 171 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 37% |
| city | Elkhart | Clay Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 37.7).
- •Elkhart Elem does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 76.6%).
- •Elkhart Elem does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •Elkhart Elem is the larger school with 171 students compared with 170.
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 Elkhart Elem better than Garfield Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elem ranks higher (50.9 vs 37.7 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 Elkhart Elem and Garfield Elem?
About 493 km in a straight line, between Elkhart and Clay Center in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkhart Elem: 171. Garfield Elem: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkhart Elem and Garfield Elem rank in Kansas?
Elkhart Elem is 473rd of 686 and Garfield Elem is 284th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).