Crestview Elem vs Santa Fe Trail Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestview Elem
Merriam · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
374 students
Santa Fe Trail Elem
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
310 students
| Measure | Crestview Elem Merriam, Kansas | Santa Fe Trail Elem Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 686 | #120 of 686 |
| National rank | #25027 of 50,301 | #13523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 374 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Merriam | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 50.2).
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 56.7%).
- •Crestview Elem is the larger school with 374 students compared with 310.
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 Crestview Elem better than Santa Fe Trail Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Fe Trail Elem ranks higher (66.9 vs 50.2 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 Crestview Elem and Santa Fe Trail Elem?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Merriam and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestview Elem: 374. Santa Fe Trail Elem: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestview Elem and Santa Fe Trail Elem rank in Kansas?
Crestview Elem is 294th of 686 and Santa Fe Trail Elem is 120th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).