Grand Star Elementary vs Wheatridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 971 m 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
Wheatridge Middle School
Gardner · Public middle · Grades 5–8
517 students
| Measure | Grand Star Elementary Gardner, Kansas | Wheatridge Middle School Gardner, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 686 | #55 of 205 |
| National rank | #21019 of 50,301 | #8370 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 380 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | Gardner | Gardner |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Star Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 46.7).
- •Grand Star Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Grand Star Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Wheatridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 56.3%).
- •Grand Star Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.5).
- •Wheatridge Middle School is the larger school with 517 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 Wheatridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Star Elementary ranks higher (55.9 vs 46.7 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 Wheatridge Middle School?
About 971 m in a straight line, between Gardner and Gardner in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Star Elementary: 380. Wheatridge Middle School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Star Elementary and Wheatridge Middle School rank in Kansas?
Grand Star Elementary is 223rd of 686 and Wheatridge Middle School is 55th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).