Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem vs Lincoln Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 772 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem
Hays · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
Lincoln Elem
Hays · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
| Measure | Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem Hays, Kansas | Lincoln Elem Hays, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 686 | #547 of 686 |
| National rank | #11161 of 50,301 | #38556 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 371 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| city | Hays | Hays |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 30.0).
- •Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 59.5%).
- •Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.1).
- •Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem is the larger school with 371 students compared with 274.
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 Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem better than Lincoln Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem ranks higher (70.2 vs 30.0 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 Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem and Lincoln Elem?
About 772 m in a straight line, between Hays and Hays in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem: 371. Lincoln Elem: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem and Lincoln Elem rank in Kansas?
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem is 93rd of 686 and Lincoln Elem is 547th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).