Mulvane Grade School vs Swaney Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mulvane Grade School
Mulvane · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
368 students
Swaney Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | Mulvane Grade School Mulvane, Kansas | Swaney Elem Derby, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 686 | #307 of 686 |
| National rank | #21100 of 50,301 | #25469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 368 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| city | Mulvane | Derby |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mulvane Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 49.6).
- •Mulvane Grade School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Swaney Elem does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Mulvane Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 60.7%).
- •Swaney Elem does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.2).
- •Mulvane Grade School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 351.
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 Mulvane Grade School better than Swaney Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Mulvane Grade School ranks higher (55.8 vs 49.6 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 Mulvane Grade School and Swaney Elem?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Mulvane and Derby in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mulvane Grade School: 368. Swaney Elem: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mulvane Grade School and Swaney Elem rank in Kansas?
Mulvane Grade School is 225th of 686 and Swaney Elem is 307th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).