Ell-Saline Elementary vs Marion Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 82 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ell-Saline Elementary
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
237 students
Marion Elem
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
238 students
| Measure | Ell-Saline Elementary Salina, Kansas | Marion Elem Marion, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 686 | #168 of 686 |
| National rank | #27380 of 50,301 | #17076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 237 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Salina | Marion |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 46.7).
- •Marion Elem does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Marion Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Ell-Saline Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 50.8%).
- •Marion Elem does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.9).
- •Marion Elem is the larger school with 238 students compared with 237.
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 Ell-Saline Elementary better than Marion Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Marion Elem ranks higher (61.6 vs 46.7 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 Ell-Saline Elementary and Marion Elem?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Salina and Marion in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ell-Saline Elementary: 237. Marion Elem: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ell-Saline Elementary and Marion Elem rank in Kansas?
Ell-Saline Elementary is 345th of 686 and Marion Elem is 168th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).