Lakeside Elementary vs Lakeside Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Elementary
Cawker City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
163 students
Lakeside Junior/Senior High School
Downs · Public high · Grades 6–12
127 students
| Measure | Lakeside Elementary Cawker City, Kansas | Lakeside Junior/Senior High School Downs, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 686 | #40 of 296 |
| National rank | #20065 of 50,301 | #8481 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 163 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 42% |
| city | Cawker City | Downs |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 49.6).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Lakeside Junior/Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 56.4%).
- •Lakeside Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.8).
- •Lakeside Elementary is the larger school with 163 students compared with 127.
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 Lakeside Elementary better than Lakeside Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Elementary ranks higher (57.3 vs 49.6 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 Lakeside Elementary and Lakeside Junior/Senior High School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Cawker City and Downs in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Elementary: 163. Lakeside Junior/Senior High School: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Elementary and Lakeside Junior/Senior High School rank in Kansas?
Lakeside Elementary is 208th of 686 and Lakeside Junior/Senior High School is 40th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).