Garfield Elem vs Plainville Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 265 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
Plainville Elem
Plainville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
256 students
| Measure | Garfield Elem Augusta, Kansas | Plainville Elem Plainville, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 686 | #340 of 686 |
| National rank | #16309 of 50,301 | #27108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 256 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Augusta | Plainville |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 47.1).
- •Garfield Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Plainville Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 48.4%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.1).
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 Plainville Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elem ranks higher (62.7 vs 47.1 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 Garfield Elem and Plainville Elem?
About 265 km in a straight line, between Augusta and Plainville in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elem: 256. Plainville Elem: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elem and Plainville Elem rank in Kansas?
Garfield Elem is 157th of 686 and Plainville Elem is 340th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).