Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem vs Prairie Star Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 408 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
Prairie Star Elementary
Leawood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem Hays, Kansas | Prairie Star Elementary Leawood, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 686 | #46 of 686 |
| National rank | #11161 of 50,301 | #6156 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 371 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 7.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| city | Hays | Leawood |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Star Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 70.2).
- •Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Prairie Star Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Prairie Star Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 39.6%).
- •Prairie Star Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
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 Prairie Star Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Star Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 70.2 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 Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem and Prairie Star Elementary?
About 408 km in a straight line, between Hays and Leawood in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem: 371. Prairie Star Elementary: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem and Prairie Star Elementary rank in Kansas?
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem is 93rd of 686 and Prairie Star Elementary is 46th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).