M E Pearson Elem vs Whittier Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
M E Pearson Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
Whittier Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | M E Pearson Elem Kansas City, Kansas | Whittier Elem Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #662 of 686 | #604 of 686 |
| National rank | #47136 of 50,301 | #43046 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 606 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 29% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 16.0).
- •Whittier Elem does better on math proficiency (29% vs 21%).
- •Whittier Elem does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 21%).
- •M E Pearson Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 96.2%).
- •Whittier Elem does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •M E Pearson Elem is the larger school with 606 students compared with 502.
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 M E Pearson Elem better than Whittier Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elem ranks higher (22.9 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 M E Pearson Elem and Whittier Elem?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M E Pearson Elem: 606. Whittier Elem: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M E Pearson Elem and Whittier Elem rank in Kansas?
M E Pearson Elem is 662nd of 686 and Whittier Elem is 604th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).