Central Elem vs Lakeside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 284 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem
Burden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
162 students
Lakeside Elementary
Cawker City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
163 students
| Measure | Central Elem Burden, Kansas | Lakeside Elementary Cawker City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 686 | #208 of 686 |
| National rank | #30743 of 50,301 | #20065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 162 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44.5% |
| city | Burden | Cawker City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 41.8).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 32%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Central Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 56.4%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.0).
- •Lakeside Elementary is the larger school with 163 students compared with 162.
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 Central Elem better than Lakeside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Elementary ranks higher (57.3 vs 41.8 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 Central Elem and Lakeside Elementary?
About 284 km in a straight line, between Burden and Cawker City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem: 162. Lakeside Elementary: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem and Lakeside Elementary rank in Kansas?
Central Elem is 418th of 686 and Lakeside Elementary is 208th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).