Georgia Matthews Elem vs Gertrude Walker Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 950 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Georgia Matthews Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
112 students
Gertrude Walker Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
186 students
| Measure | Georgia Matthews Elem Garden City, Kansas | Gertrude Walker Elem Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #592 of 686 | #601 of 686 |
| National rank | #42171 of 50,301 | #42625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 112 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 112 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.2 vs 23.5).
- •Gertrude Walker Elem does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Georgia Matthews Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 90.9%).
- •Georgia Matthews Elem does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.3).
- •Gertrude Walker Elem is the larger school with 186 students compared with 112.
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 Georgia Matthews Elem 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 Georgia Matthews Elem and Gertrude Walker Elem?
About 950 m in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Georgia Matthews Elem: 112. Gertrude Walker Elem: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Georgia Matthews Elem and Gertrude Walker Elem rank in Kansas?
Georgia Matthews Elem is 592nd of 686 and Gertrude Walker Elem is 601st of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).