Lakewood Elementary vs Prairie Star Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
Prairie Star Middle
Leawood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary Overland Park, Kansas | Prairie Star Middle Leawood, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #3 of 686 | #3 of 205 |
| National rank | #1098 of 50,301 | #1221 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 456 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 59% |
| city | Overland Park | Leawood |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 81.7).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 59%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Prairie Star Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 11.8%).
- •Prairie Star Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.8).
- •Lakewood Elementary is the larger school with 456 students compared with 438.
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 Lakewood Elementary better than Prairie Star Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary ranks higher (88.7 vs 81.7 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 Lakewood Elementary and Prairie Star Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Leawood in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary: 456. Prairie Star Middle: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary and Prairie Star Middle rank in Kansas?
Lakewood Elementary is 3rd of 686 and Prairie Star Middle is 3rd of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).