Garfield Elem vs Sunflower Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 192 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elem
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Sunflower Elementary School
Andover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | Garfield Elem Ottawa, Kansas | Sunflower Elementary School Andover, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 686 | #113 of 686 |
| National rank | #34582 of 50,301 | #12841 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 368 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 48% |
| city | Ottawa | Andover |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunflower Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 36.1).
- •Sunflower Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Sunflower Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Sunflower Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 68.5%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.1).
- •Garfield Elem is the larger school with 368 students compared with 367.
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 Sunflower Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunflower Elementary School ranks higher (67.9 vs 36.1 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 Sunflower Elementary School?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Andover in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elem: 368. Sunflower Elementary School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elem and Sunflower Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Garfield Elem is 495th of 686 and Sunflower Elementary School is 113th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).