Christa McAuliffe Elem vs Shawnee Mission Northwest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 4.3 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
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
Shawnee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elem Lenexa, Kansas | Shawnee Mission Northwest High Shawnee, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 686 | #77 of 296 |
| National rank | #7645 of 50,301 | #9994 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 400 | 1,599 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 1,599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 34% |
| city | Lenexa | Shawnee |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 43.9).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem does better on math proficiency (59% vs 34%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 40%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 40.7%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.5).
- •Shawnee Mission Northwest High is the larger school with 1,599 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 Shawnee Mission Northwest High?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Elem ranks higher (75.5 vs 43.9 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 Shawnee Mission Northwest High?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Lenexa and Shawnee in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elem: 400. Shawnee Mission Northwest High: 1,599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elem and Shawnee Mission Northwest High rank in Kansas?
Christa McAuliffe Elem is 57th of 686 and Shawnee Mission Northwest High is 77th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).