Gertrude Walker Elem vs Holcomb Elem 3-5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 9.6 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
Holcomb Elem 3-5
Holcomb · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
187 students
| Measure | Gertrude Walker Elem Garden City, Kansas | Holcomb Elem 3-5 Holcomb, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #601 of 686 | #483 of 686 |
| National rank | #42625 of 50,301 | #33841 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 186 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| city | Garden City | Holcomb |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holcomb Elem 3-5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 23.5).
- •Holcomb Elem 3-5 does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Gertrude Walker Elem does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Holcomb Elem 3-5 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 90.9%).
- •Holcomb Elem 3-5 does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.3).
- •Holcomb Elem 3-5 is the larger school with 187 students compared with 186.
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 Holcomb Elem 3-5?
On the Success Index (US), Holcomb Elem 3-5 ranks higher (37.2 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 Holcomb Elem 3-5?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Holcomb in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gertrude Walker Elem: 186. Holcomb Elem 3-5: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gertrude Walker Elem and Holcomb Elem 3-5 rank in Kansas?
Gertrude Walker Elem is 601st of 686 and Holcomb Elem 3-5 is 483rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).