Gertrude Walker Elem vs Herington Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 352 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gertrude Walker Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
186 students
Herington Elem
Herington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
186 students
| Measure | Gertrude Walker Elem Garden City, Kansas | Herington Elem Herington, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #601 of 686 | #197 of 686 |
| National rank | #42625 of 50,301 | #19185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 186 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Garden City | Herington |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herington Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 23.5).
- •Herington Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Herington Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Herington Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 90.9%).
- •Herington Elem does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.3).
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 Gertrude Walker Elem better than Herington Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Herington Elem ranks higher (58.5 vs 23.5 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 Gertrude Walker Elem and Herington Elem?
About 352 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Herington in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gertrude Walker Elem: 186. Herington Elem: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gertrude Walker Elem and Herington Elem rank in Kansas?
Gertrude Walker Elem is 601st of 686 and Herington Elem is 197th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).