Garfield Elem vs Harper Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 103 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elem
Augusta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
Harper Elem
Harper · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
255 students
| Measure | Garfield Elem Augusta, Kansas | Harper Elem Harper, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 686 | #347 of 686 |
| National rank | #16309 of 50,301 | #27387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 256 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Augusta | Harper |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 46.7).
- •Garfield Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 62.7%).
- •Harper Elem does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.8).
- •Garfield Elem is the larger school with 256 students compared with 255.
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 Garfield Elem better than Harper Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elem ranks higher (62.7 vs 46.7 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 Garfield Elem and Harper Elem?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Augusta and Harper in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elem: 256. Harper Elem: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elem and Harper Elem rank in Kansas?
Garfield Elem is 157th of 686 and Harper Elem is 347th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).