Ell-Saline Elementary vs Lakewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ell-Saline Elementary
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
237 students
Lakewood Middle School
Salina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
| Measure | Ell-Saline Elementary Salina, Kansas | Lakewood Middle School Salina, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 686 | #151 of 205 |
| National rank | #27380 of 50,301 | #12475 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 237 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 16% |
| city | Salina | Salina |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ell-Saline Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 27.1).
- •Ell-Saline Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Ell-Saline Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Ell-Saline Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 66.2%).
- •Ell-Saline Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.4).
- •Lakewood Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 237.
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 Ell-Saline Elementary better than Lakewood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ell-Saline Elementary ranks higher (46.7 vs 27.1 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 Ell-Saline Elementary and Lakewood Middle School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Salina and Salina in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ell-Saline Elementary: 237. Lakewood Middle School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ell-Saline Elementary and Lakewood Middle School rank in Kansas?
Ell-Saline Elementary is 345th of 686 and Lakewood Middle School is 151st of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).