Belinder Elem vs Shawnee Mission East High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belinder Elem
Prairie Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
489 students
Shawnee Mission East High
Prairie Village · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,737 students
| Measure | Belinder Elem Prairie Village, Kansas | Shawnee Mission East High Prairie Village, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 686 | #12 of 296 |
| National rank | #4587 of 50,301 | #5858 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 489 | 1,737 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 1,737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 44% |
| city | Prairie Village | Prairie Village |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belinder Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 59.8).
- •Belinder Elem does better on math proficiency (69% vs 44%).
- •Belinder Elem does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 50%).
- •Belinder Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 12.7%).
- •Shawnee Mission East High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.9).
- •Shawnee Mission East High is the larger school with 1,737 students compared with 489.
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 Belinder Elem better than Shawnee Mission East High?
On the Success Index (US), Belinder Elem ranks higher (80.7 vs 59.8 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 Belinder Elem and Shawnee Mission East High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Prairie Village and Prairie Village in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belinder Elem: 489. Shawnee Mission East High: 1,737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belinder Elem and Shawnee Mission East High rank in Kansas?
Belinder Elem is 32nd of 686 and Shawnee Mission East High is 12th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).