Cottonwood Elementary vs Meadowlark Elementary
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.
Cottonwood Elementary
Andover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
388 students
Meadowlark Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Andover, Kansas | Meadowlark Elementary Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 686 | #108 of 686 |
| National rank | #14244 of 50,301 | #12371 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 388 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| city | Andover | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowlark Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 65.8).
- •Meadowlark Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 33.2%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.9).
- •Cottonwood Elementary is the larger school with 388 students compared with 372.
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 Cottonwood Elementary better than Meadowlark Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowlark Elementary ranks higher (68.5 vs 65.8 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 Cottonwood Elementary and Meadowlark Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Andover and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 388. Meadowlark Elementary: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Meadowlark Elementary rank in Kansas?
Cottonwood Elementary is 130th of 686 and Meadowlark Elementary is 108th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).