Gammon Elem vs Plum Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gammon Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
Plum Creek Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | Gammon Elem Wichita, Kansas | Plum Creek Elementary Hutchinson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 686 | #354 of 686 |
| National rank | #42684 of 50,301 | #27782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 448 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 38% |
| city | Wichita | Hutchinson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plum Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 23.4).
- •Plum Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Plum Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Plum Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 82.1%).
- •Gammon Elem does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.0).
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 Gammon Elem better than Plum Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plum Creek Elementary ranks higher (46.2 vs 23.4 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 Gammon Elem and Plum Creek Elementary?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Hutchinson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gammon Elem: 448. Plum Creek Elementary: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gammon Elem and Plum Creek Elementary rank in Kansas?
Gammon Elem is 602nd of 686 and Plum Creek Elementary is 354th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).