Puls Elem vs Valley Heights Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 303 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Puls Elem
Attica · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
122 students
Valley Heights Elem
Blue Rapids · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
120 students
| Measure | Puls Elem Attica, Kansas | Valley Heights Elem Blue Rapids, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #607 of 686 | #176 of 686 |
| National rank | #43301 of 50,301 | #17686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 122 | 120 |
| Enrollment | 122 | 120 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| city | Attica | Blue Rapids |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Heights Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 22.5).
- •Valley Heights Elem does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Valley Heights Elem does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Valley Heights Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 60.7%).
- •Valley Heights Elem does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.4).
- •Puls Elem is the larger school with 122 students compared with 120.
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 Puls Elem better than Valley Heights Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Heights Elem ranks higher (60.8 vs 22.5 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 Puls Elem and Valley Heights Elem?
About 303 km in a straight line, between Attica and Blue Rapids in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Puls Elem: 122. Valley Heights Elem: 120. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Puls Elem and Valley Heights Elem rank in Kansas?
Puls Elem is 607th of 686 and Valley Heights Elem is 176th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).