GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall vs Gertrude Walker Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall
Garden City · Public other · Grades K–12
111 students
Gertrude Walker Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
186 students
| Measure | GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall Garden City, Kansas | Gertrude Walker Elem Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #601 of 686 |
| National rank | – | #42625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 111 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 111 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 27% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gertrude Walker Elem does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Gertrude Walker Elem does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 90.9%).
- •GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 14.3).
- •Gertrude Walker Elem is the larger school with 186 students compared with 111.
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 GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall better than Gertrude Walker Elem?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall and Gertrude Walker Elem?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall: 111. Gertrude Walker Elem: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall and Gertrude Walker Elem rank in Kansas?
GC Achieve at J.D. Adams Hall is unranked and Gertrude Walker Elem is 601st of 686 among other schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).