Goessel Elem vs Valley Heights Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 170 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
Valley Heights Elem
Blue Rapids · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
120 students
| Measure | Goessel Elem Goessel, Kansas | Valley Heights Elem Blue Rapids, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 686 | #176 of 686 |
| National rank | #18109 of 50,301 | #17686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 118 | 120 |
| Enrollment | 118 | 120 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Goessel | Blue Rapids |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.1 vs 60.8).
- •Valley Heights Elem does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Goessel Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 57.5%).
- •Goessel Elem does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.3).
- •Valley Heights Elem is the larger school with 120 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 Valley Heights 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 Goessel Elem and Valley Heights Elem?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Goessel and Blue Rapids in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goessel Elem: 118. Valley Heights Elem: 120. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goessel Elem and Valley Heights Elem rank in Kansas?
Goessel Elem is 182nd of 686 and Valley Heights Elem is 176th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).