Madison Elementary vs Sunflower Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
521 students
Sunflower Elementary
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
293 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary Gardner, Kansas | Sunflower Elementary Gardner, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #126 of 686 | #70 of 686 |
| National rank | #13784 of 50,301 | #8476 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 521 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| city | Gardner | Gardner |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunflower Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 66.5).
- •Sunflower Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Sunflower Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Sunflower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 33.8%).
- •Sunflower Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.7).
- •Madison Elementary is the larger school with 521 students compared with 293.
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 Madison Elementary better than Sunflower Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunflower Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 66.5 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 Madison Elementary and Sunflower Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gardner and Gardner in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary: 521. Sunflower Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary and Sunflower Elementary rank in Kansas?
Madison Elementary is 126th of 686 and Sunflower Elementary is 70th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).