Countryside Elementary vs Santa Fe Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students
Santa Fe Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
623 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary Olathe, Kansas | Santa Fe Trail Middle School Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 686 | #111 of 205 |
| National rank | #32998 of 50,301 | #10927 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 349 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| city | Olathe | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 34.7).
- •Countryside Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Countryside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Santa Fe Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 59.9%).
- •Santa Fe Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.0).
- •Santa Fe Trail Middle School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 349.
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 Countryside Elementary better than Santa Fe Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Countryside Elementary ranks higher (38.4 vs 34.7 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 Countryside Elementary and Santa Fe Trail Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Olathe and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary: 349. Santa Fe Trail Middle School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary and Santa Fe Trail Middle School rank in Kansas?
Countryside Elementary is 459th of 686 and Santa Fe Trail Middle School is 111th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).