Cottonwood Elementary School vs Meadowlark Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Liberal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
Meadowlark Elementary School
Liberal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary School Liberal, Kansas | Meadowlark Elementary School Liberal, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 686 | #676 of 686 |
| National rank | #48414 of 50,301 | #48740 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 500 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 7.5% |
| city | Liberal | Liberal |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.2 vs 12.4).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7.5%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 97.5%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.2).
- •Cottonwood Elementary School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 362.
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 School better than Meadowlark Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cottonwood Elementary School and Meadowlark Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Liberal and Liberal in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary School: 500. Meadowlark Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary School and Meadowlark Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Cottonwood Elementary School is 673rd of 686 and Meadowlark Elementary School is 676th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).