McKinley Elem vs Solomon 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.
McKinley Elem
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
196 students
Solomon Elem
Solomon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
283 students
| Measure | McKinley Elem Abilene, Kansas | Solomon Elem Solomon, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 686 | #402 of 686 |
| National rank | #19369 of 50,301 | #29844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 196 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 196 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Abilene | Solomon |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 43.2).
- •McKinley Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •McKinley Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •McKinley Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 61.8%).
- •Solomon Elem does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.0).
- •Solomon Elem is the larger school with 283 students compared with 196.
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 McKinley Elem better than Solomon Elem?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elem ranks higher (58.3 vs 43.2 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 McKinley Elem and Solomon Elem?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Solomon in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elem: 196. Solomon Elem: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elem and Solomon Elem rank in Kansas?
McKinley Elem is 201st of 686 and Solomon Elem is 402nd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).