Christa McAuliffe Elem vs Mill Creek Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Elem
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
400 students
Mill Creek Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
495 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elem Lenexa, Kansas | Mill Creek Elem Shawnee, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #57 of 686 | #73 of 686 |
| National rank | #7645 of 50,301 | #8998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 400 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| city | Lenexa | Shawnee |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 73.4).
- •Mill Creek Elem does better on math proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Mill Creek Elem does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 20%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.1).
- •Mill Creek Elem is the larger school with 495 students compared with 400.
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 Christa McAuliffe Elem better than Mill Creek Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Elem ranks higher (75.5 vs 73.4 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 Christa McAuliffe Elem and Mill Creek Elem?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lenexa and Shawnee in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elem: 400. Mill Creek Elem: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elem and Mill Creek Elem rank in Kansas?
Christa McAuliffe Elem is 57th of 686 and Mill Creek Elem is 73rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).