Northwest Elem vs Ross Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Elem
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
Ross Elementary School
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Northwest Elem Dodge City, Kansas | Ross Elementary School Dodge City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #561 of 686 | #589 of 686 |
| National rank | #39537 of 50,301 | #41899 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 380 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 33% |
| city | Dodge City | Dodge City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 24.7).
- •Northwest Elem does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Northwest Elem does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Ross Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 75.8%).
- •Ross Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 21.1).
- •Ross Elementary School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 380.
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 Northwest Elem better than Ross Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Elem ranks higher (28.5 vs 24.7 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 Northwest Elem and Ross Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dodge City and Dodge City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Elem: 380. Ross Elementary School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Elem and Ross Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Northwest Elem is 561st of 686 and Ross Elementary School is 589th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).