Plum Creek Elementary vs Union Valley Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plum Creek Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
Union Valley Elem
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Plum Creek Elementary Hutchinson, Kansas | Union Valley Elem Hutchinson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #354 of 686 | #436 of 686 |
| National rank | #27782 of 50,301 | #32023 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 448 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| city | Hutchinson | Hutchinson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plum Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 39.9).
- •Plum Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Plum Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Plum Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 40.5%).
- •Union Valley Elem does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.0).
- •Plum Creek Elementary is the larger school with 448 students compared with 435.
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 Plum Creek Elementary better than Union Valley Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Plum Creek Elementary ranks higher (46.2 vs 39.9 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 Plum Creek Elementary and Union Valley Elem?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Hutchinson and Hutchinson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plum Creek Elementary: 448. Union Valley Elem: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plum Creek Elementary and Union Valley Elem rank in Kansas?
Plum Creek Elementary is 354th of 686 and Union Valley Elem is 436th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).