Frances Willard Elem vs Jefferson Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frances Willard Elem
Arkansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
Jefferson Elem
Arkansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
| Measure | Frances Willard Elem Arkansas City, Kansas | Jefferson Elem Arkansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #659 of 686 | #593 of 686 |
| National rank | #47005 of 50,301 | #42303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 281 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Arkansas City | Arkansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 16.2).
- •Jefferson Elem does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Jefferson Elem does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Jefferson Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 77.2%).
- •Jefferson Elem does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.6).
- •Frances Willard Elem is the larger school with 281 students compared with 261.
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 Frances Willard Elem better than Jefferson Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elem ranks higher (24.0 vs 16.2 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 Frances Willard Elem and Jefferson Elem?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Arkansas City and Arkansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frances Willard Elem: 281. Jefferson Elem: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frances Willard Elem and Jefferson Elem rank in Kansas?
Frances Willard Elem is 659th of 686 and Jefferson Elem is 593rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).