Grand Star Elementary vs Madison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Star Elementary
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
380 students
Madison Elementary
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
521 students
| Measure | Grand Star Elementary Gardner, Kansas | Madison Elementary Gardner, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 686 | #126 of 686 |
| National rank | #21019 of 50,301 | #13784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 380 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| city | Gardner | Gardner |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 55.9).
- •Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 56.3%).
- •Grand Star Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.7).
- •Madison Elementary is the larger school with 521 students compared with 380.
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 Grand Star Elementary better than Madison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 55.9 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 Grand Star Elementary and Madison Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Gardner and Gardner in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Star Elementary: 380. Madison Elementary: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Star Elementary and Madison Elementary rank in Kansas?
Grand Star Elementary is 223rd of 686 and Madison Elementary is 126th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).