Junction Elementary vs Silver City Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Junction Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students
Silver City Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,495 students
| Measure | Junction Elementary Kansas City, Kansas | Silver City Elem Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 686 | #677 of 686 |
| National rank | #36668 of 50,301 | #48852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 234 | 1,495 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 1,495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 45.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Junction Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 12.1).
- •Junction Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Junction Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Junction Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 83.5%).
- •Junction Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 45.3).
- •Silver City Elem is the larger school with 1,495 students compared with 234.
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 Junction Elementary better than Silver City Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Junction Elementary ranks higher (32.9 vs 12.1 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 Junction Elementary and Silver City Elem?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Junction Elementary: 234. Silver City Elem: 1,495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Junction Elementary and Silver City Elem rank in Kansas?
Junction Elementary is 519th of 686 and Silver City Elem is 677th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).