Garfield Elementary vs Guadalupe Centers High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
531 students
Guadalupe Centers High School
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
458 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Guadalupe Centers High School Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1107 of 1,159 | #371 of 497 |
| National rank | #48209 of 50,301 | #11004 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 531 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 37% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guadalupe Centers High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 13.7).
- •Guadalupe Centers High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 14%).
- •Guadalupe Centers High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •Guadalupe Centers High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 100%).
- •Guadalupe Centers High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.0).
- •Garfield Elementary is the larger school with 531 students compared with 458.
- •Garfield Elementary is a public school while Guadalupe Centers High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Garfield Elementary better than Guadalupe Centers High School?
On the Success Index (US), Guadalupe Centers High School ranks higher (39.8 vs 13.7 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 Garfield Elementary and Guadalupe Centers High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 531. Guadalupe Centers High School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Guadalupe Centers High School rank in Missouri?
Garfield Elementary is 1107th of 1,159 and Guadalupe Centers High School is 371st of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).