Gordon Parks Academy vs Spaght Multimedia Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon Parks Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
485 students
Spaght Multimedia Magnet
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
| Measure | Gordon Parks Academy Wichita, Kansas | Spaght Multimedia Magnet Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #664 of 686 | #679 of 686 |
| National rank | #47428 of 50,301 | #49005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 485 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 7.5% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gordon Parks Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 11.6).
- •Gordon Parks Academy does better on math proficiency (8% vs 7.5%).
- •Gordon Parks Academy does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •Gordon Parks Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 95.8%).
- •Gordon Parks Academy does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.5).
- •Gordon Parks Academy is the larger school with 485 students compared with 480.
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 Gordon Parks Academy better than Spaght Multimedia Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Gordon Parks Academy ranks higher (15.4 vs 11.6 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 Gordon Parks Academy and Spaght Multimedia Magnet?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gordon Parks Academy: 485. Spaght Multimedia Magnet: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gordon Parks Academy and Spaght Multimedia Magnet rank in Kansas?
Gordon Parks Academy is 664th of 686 and Spaght Multimedia Magnet is 679th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).