Grant Elem vs Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 923 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
289 students
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,045 students
| Measure | Grant Elem Kansas City, Kansas | Sumner Academy of Arts & Science Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #672 of 686 | #64 of 296 |
| National rank | #48254 of 50,301 | #9656 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 289 | 1,045 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 1,045 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 49% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sumner Academy of Arts & Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 13.6).
- •Sumner Academy of Arts & Science does better on math proficiency (49% vs 12%).
- •Sumner Academy of Arts & Science does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 12%).
- •Sumner Academy of Arts & Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 95.8%).
- •Grant Elem does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.1).
- •Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 289.
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 Grant Elem better than Sumner Academy of Arts & Science?
On the Success Index (US), Sumner Academy of Arts & Science ranks higher (45.2 vs 13.6 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 Grant Elem and Sumner Academy of Arts & Science?
About 923 m in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Elem: 289. Sumner Academy of Arts & Science: 1,045. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Elem and Sumner Academy of Arts & Science rank in Kansas?
Grant Elem is 672nd of 686 and Sumner Academy of Arts & Science is 64th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).