Garfield Elem vs Washington Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 97 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
Washington Elem
McPherson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
| Measure | Garfield Elem Augusta, Kansas | Washington Elem McPherson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 686 | #235 of 686 |
| National rank | #16309 of 50,301 | #22110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 256 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Augusta | McPherson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 54.4).
- •Garfield Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •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 55.1%).
- •Washington Elem does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.8).
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 Washington Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elem ranks higher (62.7 vs 54.4 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 Garfield Elem and Washington Elem?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Augusta and McPherson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elem: 256. Washington Elem: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elem and Washington Elem rank in Kansas?
Garfield Elem is 157th of 686 and Washington Elem is 235th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).