Kismet Elem vs Plains Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kismet Elem
Kismet · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
152 students
Plains Elem
Plains · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
113 students
| Measure | Kismet Elem Kismet, Kansas | Plains Elem Plains, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 686 | #530 of 686 |
| National rank | #29969 of 50,301 | #37300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 152 | 113 |
| Enrollment | 152 | 113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Kismet | Plains |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kismet Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 31.9).
- •Plains Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 79.6%).
- •Plains Elem does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.7).
- •Kismet Elem is the larger school with 152 students compared with 113.
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 Kismet Elem better than Plains Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Kismet Elem ranks higher (43.0 vs 31.9 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 Kismet Elem and Plains Elem?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Kismet and Plains in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kismet Elem: 152. Plains Elem: 113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kismet Elem and Plains Elem rank in Kansas?
Kismet Elem is 403rd of 686 and Plains Elem is 530th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).