Gardner Elem vs Sunflower Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner Elem
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
304 students
Sunflower Elementary
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
293 students
| Measure | Gardner Elem Gardner, Kansas | Sunflower Elementary Gardner, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #78 of 686 | #70 of 686 |
| National rank | #9859 of 50,301 | #8476 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 304 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Gardner | Gardner |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunflower Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 72.1).
- •Gardner Elem does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Sunflower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 46.7%).
- •Gardner Elem is the larger school with 304 students compared with 293.
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 Gardner Elem better than Sunflower Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunflower Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 72.1 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 Gardner Elem and Sunflower Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gardner and Gardner in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Elem: 304. Sunflower Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Elem and Sunflower Elementary rank in Kansas?
Gardner Elem is 78th of 686 and Sunflower Elementary is 70th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).