Jennie Barker Elem vs Jennie Wilson Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jennie Barker Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
163 students
Jennie Wilson Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
796 students
| Measure | Jennie Barker Elem Garden City, Kansas | Jennie Wilson Elem Garden City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 686 | #444 of 686 |
| National rank | #19657 of 50,301 | #32493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 163 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 49.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jennie Barker Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 39.2).
- •Jennie Barker Elem does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Jennie Barker Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Jennie Barker Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 67.2%).
- •Jennie Barker Elem does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 49.8).
- •Jennie Wilson Elem is the larger school with 796 students compared with 163.
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 Jennie Barker Elem better than Jennie Wilson Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Jennie Barker Elem ranks higher (57.9 vs 39.2 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 Jennie Barker Elem and Jennie Wilson Elem?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jennie Barker Elem: 163. Jennie Wilson Elem: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jennie Barker Elem and Jennie Wilson Elem rank in Kansas?
Jennie Barker Elem is 205th of 686 and Jennie Wilson Elem is 444th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).