Meadow Lane Elementary vs Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Lane Elementary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
Prairie Elementary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades K–3
332 students
| Measure | Meadow Lane Elementary Anderson, California | Prairie Elementary Anderson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3395 of 5,693 | #2697 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39007 of 50,301 | #33240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 398 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 42% |
| city | Anderson | Anderson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 29.3).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34.5%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34.5%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 65.1%).
- •Meadow Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.8).
- •Meadow Lane Elementary is the larger school with 398 students compared with 332.
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 Meadow Lane Elementary better than Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Elementary ranks higher (38.1 vs 29.3 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 Meadow Lane Elementary and Prairie Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Anderson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow Lane Elementary: 398. Prairie Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow Lane Elementary and Prairie Elementary rank in California?
Meadow Lane Elementary is 3395th of 5,693 and Prairie Elementary is 2697th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).