Frances Willard Elem vs Mark Twain Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frances Willard Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
Mark Twain Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
222 students
| Measure | Frances Willard Elem Kansas City, Kansas | Mark Twain Elem Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #612 of 686 | #569 of 686 |
| National rank | #43520 of 50,301 | #39816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 434 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 22.1).
- •Mark Twain Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Mark Twain Elem does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Frances Willard Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.6% vs 92.3%).
- •Mark Twain Elem does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.2).
- •Frances Willard Elem is the larger school with 434 students compared with 222.
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 Mark Twain Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain Elem ranks higher (28.0 vs 22.1 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 Frances Willard Elem and Mark Twain Elem?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frances Willard Elem: 434. Mark Twain Elem: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frances Willard Elem and Mark Twain Elem rank in Kansas?
Frances Willard Elem is 612th of 686 and Mark Twain Elem is 569th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).