Garfield Elementary vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 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
Whittier Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
550 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Whittier Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1107 of 1,159 | #1052 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #48209 of 50,301 | #45380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 531 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 24% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 13.7).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 14%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.0).
- •Whittier Elementary is the larger school with 550 students compared with 531.
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 Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary ranks higher (19.2 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 Whittier Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 531. Whittier Elementary: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Whittier Elementary rank in Missouri?
Garfield Elementary is 1107th of 1,159 and Whittier Elementary is 1052nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).