Langston Hughes Elem vs Lecompton Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langston Hughes Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students
Lecompton Elem
Lecompton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
298 students
| Measure | Langston Hughes Elem Lawrence, Kansas | Lecompton Elem Lecompton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 686 | #369 of 686 |
| National rank | #7965 of 50,301 | #28394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 560 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 37% |
| city | Lawrence | Lecompton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Langston Hughes Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 45.3).
- •Langston Hughes Elem does better on math proficiency (69% vs 37%).
- •Langston Hughes Elem does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 37%).
- •Langston Hughes Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 42.6%).
- •Lecompton Elem does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.3).
- •Langston Hughes Elem is the larger school with 560 students compared with 298.
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 Langston Hughes Elem better than Lecompton Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Langston Hughes Elem ranks higher (75.0 vs 45.3 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 Langston Hughes Elem and Lecompton Elem?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lecompton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Langston Hughes Elem: 560. Lecompton Elem: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Langston Hughes Elem and Lecompton Elem rank in Kansas?
Langston Hughes Elem is 64th of 686 and Lecompton Elem is 369th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).