Canyon Creek Elementary vs Prairie Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Creek Elementary
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
Prairie Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
709 students
| Measure | Canyon Creek Elementary Lenexa, Kansas | Prairie Trail Middle School Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #59 of 686 | #7 of 205 |
| National rank | #7758 of 50,301 | #2450 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 459 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54% |
| Math proficiency | – | 60% |
| city | Lenexa | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.3 vs 74.5).
- •Prairie Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 8.7%).
- •Prairie Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •Prairie Trail Middle School is the larger school with 709 students compared with 459.
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 Canyon Creek Elementary better than Prairie Trail Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Canyon Creek Elementary and Prairie Trail Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lenexa and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Creek Elementary: 459. Prairie Trail Middle School: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Creek Elementary and Prairie Trail Middle School rank in Kansas?
Canyon Creek Elementary is 59th of 686 and Prairie Trail Middle School is 7th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).