Central Elem vs Meadow Lane Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 196 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
348 students
Meadow Lane Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students
| Measure | Central Elem Columbus, Kansas | Meadow Lane Elem Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #516 of 686 | #67 of 686 |
| National rank | #36303 of 50,301 | #8210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 348 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 56% |
| city | Columbus | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Lane Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 33.4).
- •Meadow Lane Elem does better on math proficiency (56% vs 19%).
- •Meadow Lane Elem does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 39%).
- •Meadow Lane Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 64.4%).
- •Central Elem does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.2).
- •Meadow Lane Elem is the larger school with 349 students compared with 348.
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 Meadow Lane Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Lane Elem ranks higher (74.6 vs 33.4 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 Meadow Lane Elem?
About 196 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem: 348. Meadow Lane Elem: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem and Meadow Lane Elem rank in Kansas?
Central Elem is 516th of 686 and Meadow Lane Elem is 67th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).