Heatherstone Elem vs McCandless Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 291 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heatherstone Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
McCandless Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
346 students
| Measure | Heatherstone Elem Olathe, Kansas | McCandless Elementary Hutchinson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 686 | #630 of 686 |
| National rank | #13707 of 50,301 | #44842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 346 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| city | Olathe | Hutchinson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heatherstone Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 20.0).
- •Heatherstone Elem does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Heatherstone Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Heatherstone Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 93.6%).
- •McCandless Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
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 Heatherstone Elem better than McCandless Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heatherstone Elem ranks higher (66.6 vs 20.0 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 Heatherstone Elem and McCandless Elementary?
About 291 km in a straight line, between Olathe and Hutchinson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heatherstone Elem: 346. McCandless Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heatherstone Elem and McCandless Elementary rank in Kansas?
Heatherstone Elem is 124th of 686 and McCandless Elementary is 630th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).