Jennie Barker Elem vs Lakeside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 265 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
Lakeside Elementary
Cawker City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
163 students
| Measure | Jennie Barker Elem Garden City, Kansas | Lakeside Elementary Cawker City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 686 | #208 of 686 |
| National rank | #19657 of 50,301 | #20065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 163 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44.5% |
| city | Garden City | Cawker City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (57.9 vs 57.3).
- •Jennie Barker Elem does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 52%).
- •Jennie Barker Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 56.4%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.3).
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 Lakeside Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jennie Barker Elem and Lakeside Elementary?
About 265 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Cawker City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jennie Barker Elem: 163. Lakeside Elementary: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jennie Barker Elem and Lakeside Elementary rank in Kansas?
Jennie Barker Elem is 205th of 686 and Lakeside Elementary is 208th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).