McCandless Elementary vs Randolph Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 220 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCandless Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
346 students
Randolph Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | McCandless Elementary Hutchinson, Kansas | Randolph Elem Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #630 of 686 | #435 of 686 |
| National rank | #44842 of 50,301 | #32017 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 346 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Hutchinson | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Randolph Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 20.0).
- •Randolph Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Randolph Elem does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Randolph Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 93.6%).
- •McCandless Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.3).
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 McCandless Elementary better than Randolph Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Randolph Elem ranks higher (39.9 vs 20.0 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 McCandless Elementary and Randolph Elem?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Hutchinson and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCandless Elementary: 346. Randolph Elem: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCandless Elementary and Randolph Elem rank in Kansas?
McCandless Elementary is 630th of 686 and Randolph Elem is 435th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).