Mark Twain Elem vs NLC Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 155 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Twain Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
222 students
NLC Elementary School
Americus · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
223 students
| Measure | Mark Twain Elem Kansas City, Kansas | NLC Elementary School Americus, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 686 | #363 of 686 |
| National rank | #39816 of 50,301 | #28112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 222 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Kansas City | Americus |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •NLC Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 28.0).
- •Mark Twain Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •NLC Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •NLC Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 92.3%).
- •NLC Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •NLC Elementary School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 222.
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 Mark Twain Elem better than NLC Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), NLC Elementary School ranks higher (45.7 vs 28.0 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 Mark Twain Elem and NLC Elementary School?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Americus in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark Twain Elem: 222. NLC Elementary School: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark Twain Elem and NLC Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Mark Twain Elem is 569th of 686 and NLC Elementary School is 363rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).