John Fiske Elem vs M E Pearson Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Fiske Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students
M E Pearson Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
| Measure | John Fiske Elem Kansas City, Kansas | M E Pearson Elem Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #643 of 686 | #662 of 686 |
| National rank | #45664 of 50,301 | #47136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 287 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Fiske Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 16.0).
- •John Fiske Elem does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •John Fiske Elem does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •M E Pearson Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 95.1%).
- •M E Pearson Elem is the larger school with 606 students compared with 287.
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 John Fiske Elem better than M E Pearson Elem?
On the Success Index (US), John Fiske Elem ranks higher (18.7 vs 16.0 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 John Fiske Elem and M E Pearson Elem?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Fiske Elem: 287. M E Pearson Elem: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Fiske Elem and M E Pearson Elem rank in Kansas?
John Fiske Elem is 643rd of 686 and M E Pearson Elem is 662nd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).