Heusner Elem vs Lakewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heusner Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
Lakewood Middle School
Salina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
| Measure | Heusner Elem Salina, Kansas | Lakewood Middle School Salina, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 686 | #151 of 205 |
| National rank | #33423 of 50,301 | #12475 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 392 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 16% |
| city | Salina | Salina |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heusner Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 27.1).
- •Heusner Elem does better on math proficiency (36% vs 16%).
- •Heusner Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Lakewood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 69.4%).
- •Lakewood Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.1).
- •Lakewood Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 392.
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 Heusner Elem better than Lakewood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heusner Elem ranks higher (37.8 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 Heusner Elem and Lakewood Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Salina and Salina in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heusner Elem: 392. Lakewood Middle School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heusner Elem and Lakewood Middle School rank in Kansas?
Heusner Elem is 468th of 686 and Lakewood Middle School is 151st of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).