Garfield Elem vs Meadowview Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elem
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Meadowview Elem
Parsons · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
367 students
| Measure | Garfield Elem Ottawa, Kansas | Meadowview Elem Parsons, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 686 | #461 of 686 |
| National rank | #34582 of 50,301 | #33038 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 368 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 46% |
| city | Ottawa | Parsons |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowview Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 36.1).
- •Meadowview Elem does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Meadowview Elem does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 73.3%).
- •Garfield Elem does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.7).
- •Garfield Elem is the larger school with 368 students compared with 367.
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 Garfield Elem better than Meadowview Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowview Elem ranks higher (38.4 vs 36.1 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 Garfield Elem and Meadowview Elem?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Parsons in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elem: 368. Meadowview Elem: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elem and Meadowview Elem rank in Kansas?
Garfield Elem is 495th of 686 and Meadowview Elem is 461st of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).