Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem vs Meadowlark Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 231 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem
Hays · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
Meadowlark Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
| Measure | Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem Hays, Kansas | Meadowlark Elementary Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 686 | #108 of 686 |
| National rank | #11161 of 50,301 | #12371 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 371 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Hays | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 68.5).
- •Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 39.6%).
- •Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Meadowlark Elementary is the larger school with 372 students compared with 371.
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 Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem better than Meadowlark Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem ranks higher (70.2 vs 68.5 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 Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem and Meadowlark Elementary?
About 231 km in a straight line, between Hays and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem: 371. Meadowlark Elementary: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem and Meadowlark Elementary rank in Kansas?
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem is 93rd of 686 and Meadowlark Elementary is 108th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).