Faris Elementary vs Paul B Cooper Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 75 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
Paul B Cooper Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
| Measure | Faris Elementary Hutchinson, Kansas | Paul B Cooper Elem Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 686 | #558 of 686 |
| National rank | #45653 of 50,301 | #39353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 279 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Hutchinson | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul B Cooper Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 18.7).
- •Paul B Cooper Elem does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Paul B Cooper Elem does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Paul B Cooper Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 89.6%).
- •Paul B Cooper Elem does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.7).
- •Faris Elementary is the larger school with 279 students compared with 278.
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 Paul B Cooper Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Paul B Cooper Elem ranks higher (28.8 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 Paul B Cooper Elem?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Hutchinson and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Faris Elementary: 279. Paul B Cooper Elem: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Faris Elementary and Paul B Cooper Elem rank in Kansas?
Faris Elementary is 641st of 686 and Paul B Cooper Elem is 558th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).