Bluejacket-Flint vs Merriam Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluejacket-Flint
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
395 students
Merriam Park Elementary
Merriam · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
415 students
| Measure | Bluejacket-Flint Shawnee, Kansas | Merriam Park Elementary Merriam, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 686 | #476 of 686 |
| National rank | #23454 of 50,301 | #33600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 395 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 35% |
| city | Shawnee | Merriam |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluejacket-Flint scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 37.6).
- •Bluejacket-Flint does better on math proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Bluejacket-Flint does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Bluejacket-Flint does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 58.3%).
- •Bluejacket-Flint does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
- •Merriam Park Elementary is the larger school with 415 students compared with 395.
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 Bluejacket-Flint better than Merriam Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bluejacket-Flint ranks higher (52.4 vs 37.6 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 Bluejacket-Flint and Merriam Park Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Shawnee and Merriam in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluejacket-Flint: 395. Merriam Park Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluejacket-Flint and Merriam Park Elementary rank in Kansas?
Bluejacket-Flint is 260th of 686 and Merriam Park Elementary is 476th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).