Langston Hughes Elem vs Sunflower Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 3.9 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
Sunflower Elementary
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
| Measure | Langston Hughes Elem Lawrence, Kansas | Sunflower Elementary Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 686 | #253 of 686 |
| National rank | #7965 of 50,301 | #23139 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 560 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 46% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Langston Hughes Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 52.9).
- •Langston Hughes Elem does better on math proficiency (69% vs 46%).
- •Langston Hughes Elem does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 43%).
- •Langston Hughes Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 43%).
- •Sunflower Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.3).
- •Langston Hughes Elem is the larger school with 560 students compared with 444.
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 Sunflower Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Langston Hughes Elem ranks higher (75.0 vs 52.9 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 Sunflower Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Langston Hughes Elem: 560. Sunflower Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Langston Hughes Elem and Sunflower Elementary rank in Kansas?
Langston Hughes Elem is 64th of 686 and Sunflower Elementary is 253rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).