Emerson Elem vs Garfield Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 215 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
171 students
Garfield Elem
Clay Center · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
170 students
| Measure | Emerson Elem Kansas City, Kansas | Garfield Elem Clay Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 686 | #284 of 686 |
| National rank | #33278 of 50,301 | #24525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 171 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Kansas City | Clay Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 38.0).
- •Emerson Elem does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 92.4%).
- •Emerson Elem does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.2).
- •Emerson 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 Emerson Elem better than Garfield Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elem ranks higher (50.9 vs 38.0 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 Emerson Elem and Garfield Elem?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Clay Center in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elem: 171. Garfield Elem: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elem and Garfield Elem rank in Kansas?
Emerson Elem is 466th of 686 and Garfield Elem is 284th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).