Nelson Elem vs Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Elem
Haysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students
Ruth Clark Elementary K-5
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
| Measure | Nelson Elem Haysville, Kansas | Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #508 of 686 | #177 of 686 |
| National rank | #35526 of 50,301 | #17819 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 442 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 62% |
| city | Haysville | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 34.6).
- •Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 does better on math proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 67.2%).
- •Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.2).
- •Nelson Elem is the larger school with 442 students compared with 316.
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 Nelson Elem better than Ruth Clark Elementary K-5?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 ranks higher (60.6 vs 34.6 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 Nelson Elem and Ruth Clark Elementary K-5?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Haysville and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelson Elem: 442. Ruth Clark Elementary K-5: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson Elem and Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 rank in Kansas?
Nelson Elem is 508th of 686 and Ruth Clark Elementary K-5 is 177th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).