Lakeside Elementary vs Pike Valley Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 55 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
Pike Valley Elem
Courtland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
163 students
| Measure | Lakeside Elementary Cawker City, Kansas | Pike Valley Elem Courtland, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 686 | #426 of 686 |
| National rank | #20065 of 50,301 | #31157 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 163 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Cawker City | Courtland |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 41.2).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Lakeside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Pike Valley Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 56.4%).
- •Pike Valley Elem does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
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 Pike Valley Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Elementary ranks higher (57.3 vs 41.2 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 Lakeside Elementary and Pike Valley Elem?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Cawker City and Courtland in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Elementary: 163. Pike Valley Elem: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Elementary and Pike Valley Elem rank in Kansas?
Lakeside Elementary is 208th of 686 and Pike Valley Elem is 426th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).