Goessel Elem vs Hesston Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goessel Elem
Goessel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
118 students
Hesston Elem
Hesston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
306 students
| Measure | Goessel Elem Goessel, Kansas | Hesston Elem Hesston, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #182 of 686 | #88 of 686 |
| National rank | #18109 of 50,301 | #10797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 118 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 118 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Goessel | Hesston |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hesston Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 60.1).
- •Hesston Elem does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Hesston Elem does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Hesston Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 37.3%).
- •Goessel Elem does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.3).
- •Hesston Elem is the larger school with 306 students compared with 118.
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 Goessel Elem better than Hesston Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Hesston Elem ranks higher (70.7 vs 60.1 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 Goessel Elem and Hesston Elem?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Goessel and Hesston in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goessel Elem: 118. Hesston Elem: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goessel Elem and Hesston Elem rank in Kansas?
Goessel Elem is 182nd of 686 and Hesston Elem is 88th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).