James A. Garfield Elementary School vs William McKinley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 961 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A. Garfield Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
William McKinley Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students
| Measure | James A. Garfield Elementary School Marion, Ohio | William McKinley Elementary School Marion, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1366 of 1,713 | #1627 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #33294 of 50,301 | #47329 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 343 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A. Garfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 15.7).
- •James A. Garfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •James A. Garfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •James A. Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.8).
- •William McKinley Elementary School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 343.
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 James A. Garfield Elementary School better than William McKinley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James A. Garfield Elementary School ranks higher (38.0 vs 15.7 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 James A. Garfield Elementary School and William McKinley Elementary School?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A. Garfield Elementary School: 343. William McKinley Elementary School: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A. Garfield Elementary School and William McKinley Elementary School rank in Ohio?
James A. Garfield Elementary School is 1366th of 1,713 and William McKinley Elementary School is 1627th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).