Blue River Elementary vs Lakewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue River Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
Lakewood Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
| Measure | Blue River Elementary Overland Park, Kansas | Lakewood Elementary Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #33 of 686 | #3 of 686 |
| National rank | #5112 of 50,301 | #1098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 472 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 76% |
| city | Overland Park | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 79.7).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 61%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 14.4%).
- •Blue River Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.8).
- •Blue River Elementary is the larger school with 472 students compared with 456.
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 Blue River Elementary better than Lakewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary ranks higher (88.7 vs 79.7 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 Blue River Elementary and Lakewood Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue River Elementary: 472. Lakewood Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue River Elementary and Lakewood Elementary rank in Kansas?
Blue River Elementary is 33rd of 686 and Lakewood Elementary is 3rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).