Paul B Cooper Elem vs Westwood Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 164 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul B Cooper Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
Westwood Elem
Junction City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
| Measure | Paul B Cooper Elem Wichita, Kansas | Westwood Elem Junction City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 686 | #507 of 686 |
| National rank | #39353 of 50,301 | #35420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 278 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Wichita | Junction City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westwood Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 28.8).
- •Westwood Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Westwood Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 83.5%).
- •Paul B Cooper Elem does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.6).
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 Paul B Cooper Elem better than Westwood Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Westwood Elem ranks higher (34.8 vs 28.8 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 Paul B Cooper Elem and Westwood Elem?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Junction City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul B Cooper Elem: 278. Westwood Elem: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul B Cooper Elem and Westwood Elem rank in Kansas?
Paul B Cooper Elem is 558th of 686 and Westwood Elem is 507th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).