Belmont Elementary School vs Prairie Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Belmont Elementary School Shawnee, Kansas | Prairie Ridge Elementary School Shawnee, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #50 of 686 | #22 of 686 |
| National rank | #6563 of 50,301 | #3487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 381 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.4% | 7.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Shawnee | Shawnee |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 77.2).
- •Belmont Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.4% vs 23.4%).
- •Belmont Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.7).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 381.
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 Belmont Elementary School better than Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 77.2 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 Belmont Elementary School and Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Shawnee and Shawnee in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Elementary School: 381. Prairie Ridge Elementary School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Elementary School and Prairie Ridge Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Belmont Elementary School is 50th of 686 and Prairie Ridge Elementary School is 22nd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).