Garfield Elementary vs Kipp Endeavor Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.9 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
Kipp Endeavor Academy
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
665 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Kipp Endeavor Academy Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1107 of 1,159 | #1048 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #48209 of 50,301 | #45296 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 531 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 20% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Endeavor Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 13.7).
- •Kipp Endeavor Academy does better on math proficiency (20% vs 14%).
- •Kipp Endeavor Academy does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •Kipp Endeavor Academy does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.0).
- •Kipp Endeavor Academy is the larger school with 665 students compared with 531.
- •Garfield Elementary is a public school while Kipp Endeavor Academy 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 Kipp Endeavor Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Endeavor Academy ranks higher (19.3 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 Kipp Endeavor Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 531. Kipp Endeavor Academy: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Kipp Endeavor Academy rank in Missouri?
Garfield Elementary is 1107th of 1,159 and Kipp Endeavor Academy is 1048th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).