Ell-Saline Elementary vs Mission Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 144 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
Mission Valley Elementary
Eskridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
236 students
| Measure | Ell-Saline Elementary Salina, Kansas | Mission Valley Elementary Eskridge, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 686 | #293 of 686 |
| National rank | #27380 of 50,301 | #24990 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 237 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Salina | Eskridge |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 46.7).
- •Mission Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Ell-Saline Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Mission Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 43.9%).
- •Ell-Saline Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.9).
- •Ell-Saline Elementary is the larger school with 237 students compared with 236.
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 Mission Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Valley Elementary ranks higher (50.3 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 Mission Valley Elementary?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Salina and Eskridge in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ell-Saline Elementary: 237. Mission Valley Elementary: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ell-Saline Elementary and Mission Valley Elementary rank in Kansas?
Ell-Saline Elementary is 345th of 686 and Mission Valley Elementary is 293rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).