Faris Elementary vs McCandless Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Faris Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
279 students
McCandless Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
346 students
| Measure | Faris Elementary Hutchinson, Kansas | McCandless Elementary Hutchinson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 686 | #630 of 686 |
| National rank | #45653 of 50,301 | #44842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 279 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Hutchinson | Hutchinson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCandless Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 18.7).
- •McCandless Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Faris Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 93.6%).
- •McCandless Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.7).
- •McCandless Elementary is the larger school with 346 students compared with 279.
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 Faris Elementary better than McCandless Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McCandless Elementary ranks higher (20.0 vs 18.7 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 Faris Elementary and McCandless Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hutchinson and Hutchinson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Faris Elementary: 279. McCandless Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Faris Elementary and McCandless Elementary rank in Kansas?
Faris Elementary is 641st of 686 and McCandless Elementary is 630th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).