Garfield Elem vs Lincoln Elem
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.
Garfield Elem
Clay Center · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
170 students
Lincoln Elem
Clay Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
341 students
| Measure | Garfield Elem Clay Center, Kansas | Lincoln Elem Clay Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #284 of 686 | #89 of 686 |
| National rank | #24525 of 50,301 | #10804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 170 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 72% |
| city | Clay Center | Clay Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 50.9).
- •Lincoln Elem does better on math proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 49.6%).
- •Lincoln Elem does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.2).
- •Lincoln Elem is the larger school with 341 students compared with 170.
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 Lincoln Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem ranks higher (70.7 vs 50.9 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 Lincoln Elem?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Clay Center and Clay Center in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elem: 170. Lincoln Elem: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elem and Lincoln Elem rank in Kansas?
Garfield Elem is 284th of 686 and Lincoln Elem is 89th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).