Franklin Elem vs Sunflower Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 267 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Sunflower Elem
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
390 students
| Measure | Franklin Elem Wichita, Kansas | Sunflower Elem Lenexa, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #591 of 686 | #129 of 686 |
| National rank | #42117 of 50,301 | #14218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 390 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 56% |
| city | Wichita | Lenexa |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunflower Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 24.3).
- •Sunflower Elem does better on math proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Sunflower Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Sunflower Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 84.6%).
- •Sunflower Elem does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
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 Franklin Elem better than Sunflower Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Sunflower Elem ranks higher (65.9 vs 24.3 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 Franklin Elem and Sunflower Elem?
About 267 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Lenexa in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elem: 390. Sunflower Elem: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elem and Sunflower Elem rank in Kansas?
Franklin Elem is 591st of 686 and Sunflower Elem is 129th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).