Sunflower Elementary vs Wheatridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sunflower Elementary
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
293 students
Wheatridge Middle School
Gardner · Public middle · Grades 5–8
517 students
| Measure | Sunflower Elementary Gardner, Kansas | Wheatridge Middle School Gardner, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 686 | #55 of 205 |
| National rank | #8476 of 50,301 | #8370 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 293 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 33% |
| city | Gardner | Gardner |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunflower Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 46.7).
- •Sunflower Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Sunflower Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Sunflower Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 42.2%).
- •Wheatridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.7).
- •Wheatridge Middle School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 293.
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 Sunflower Elementary better than Wheatridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunflower Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 46.7 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 Sunflower Elementary and Wheatridge Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gardner and Gardner in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sunflower Elementary: 293. Wheatridge Middle School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sunflower Elementary and Wheatridge Middle School rank in Kansas?
Sunflower Elementary is 70th of 686 and Wheatridge Middle School is 55th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).