Ell-Saline Elementary vs Sunset Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 6.5 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
Sunset Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Ell-Saline Elementary Salina, Kansas | Sunset Elem Salina, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 686 | #566 of 686 |
| National rank | #27380 of 50,301 | #39771 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 237 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| city | Salina | Salina |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ell-Saline Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 28.1).
- •Ell-Saline Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Ell-Saline Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Ell-Saline Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 76.8%).
- •Sunset Elem does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.9).
- •Sunset Elem is the larger school with 380 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 Sunset Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Ell-Saline Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 28.1 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 Sunset Elem?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Salina and Salina in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ell-Saline Elementary: 237. Sunset Elem: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ell-Saline Elementary and Sunset Elem rank in Kansas?
Ell-Saline Elementary is 345th of 686 and Sunset Elem is 566th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).