Goessel Elem vs Plymell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 313 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
Plymell Elementary
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
117 students
| Measure | Goessel Elem Goessel, Kansas | Plymell Elementary Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 686 | #188 of 686 |
| National rank | #18109 of 50,301 | #18676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 118 | 117 |
| Enrollment | 118 | 117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Goessel | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.1 vs 59.3).
- •Plymell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 37.3%).
- •Goessel Elem does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.0).
- •Goessel Elem is the larger school with 118 students compared with 117.
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 Plymell Elementary?
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 Goessel Elem and Plymell Elementary?
About 313 km in a straight line, between Goessel and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goessel Elem: 118. Plymell Elementary: 117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goessel Elem and Plymell Elementary rank in Kansas?
Goessel Elem is 182nd of 686 and Plymell Elementary is 188th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).