McKinley Elementary School vs Wyandotte High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary School
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
243 students
Wyandotte High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,903 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary School Kansas City, Kansas | Wyandotte High Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 686 | #296 of 296 |
| National rank | #44919 of 50,301 | #16708 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 243 | 1,903 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 1,903 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 4% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 8.5).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 4%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Wyandotte High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 92.6%).
- •McKinley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 19.2).
- •Wyandotte High is the larger school with 1,903 students compared with 243.
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 Elementary School better than Wyandotte High?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary School ranks higher (19.9 vs 8.5 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 McKinley Elementary School and Wyandotte High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary School: 243. Wyandotte High: 1,903. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary School and Wyandotte High rank in Kansas?
McKinley Elementary School is 631st of 686 and Wyandotte High is 296th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).