Jayhawk Elementary vs Winfield Scott Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jayhawk Elementary
Mound City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
311 students
Winfield Scott Elem
Fort Scott · Public elementary · Grades K–2
311 students
| Measure | Jayhawk Elementary Mound City, Kansas | Winfield Scott Elem Fort Scott, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 686 | #200 of 686 |
| National rank | #25094 of 50,301 | #19329 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 311 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Mound City | Fort Scott |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winfield Scott Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 50.1).
- •Jayhawk Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 70.4%).
- •Winfield Scott Elem does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.4).
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 Jayhawk Elementary better than Winfield Scott Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Winfield Scott Elem ranks higher (58.4 vs 50.1 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 Jayhawk Elementary and Winfield Scott Elem?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Mound City and Fort Scott in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jayhawk Elementary: 311. Winfield Scott Elem: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jayhawk Elementary and Winfield Scott Elem rank in Kansas?
Jayhawk Elementary is 297th of 686 and Winfield Scott Elem is 200th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).