Gardiner Elem vs Linwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardiner Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
Linwood Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
| Measure | Gardiner Elem Wichita, Kansas | Linwood Elementary Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #666 of 686 | #661 of 686 |
| National rank | #47738 of 50,301 | #47134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 405 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 14.8).
- •Linwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Linwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Linwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.8% vs 95.3%).
- •Gardiner Elem does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.6).
- •Linwood Elementary is the larger school with 452 students compared with 405.
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 Gardiner Elem better than Linwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Linwood Elementary ranks higher (16.0 vs 14.8 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 Gardiner Elem and Linwood Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiner Elem: 405. Linwood Elementary: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiner Elem and Linwood Elementary rank in Kansas?
Gardiner Elem is 666th of 686 and Linwood Elementary is 661st of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).