Lyons Central Elementary vs Pretty Prairie Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 65 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyons Central Elementary
Lyons · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
132 students
Pretty Prairie Elem
Pretty Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
133 students
| Measure | Lyons Central Elementary Lyons, Kansas | Pretty Prairie Elem Pretty Prairie, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #425 of 686 | #210 of 686 |
| National rank | #31150 of 50,301 | #20290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 132 | 133 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44.5% |
| city | Lyons | Pretty Prairie |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pretty Prairie Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 41.2).
- •Pretty Prairie Elem does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Pretty Prairie Elem does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •Pretty Prairie Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 78%).
- •Lyons Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.3).
- •Pretty Prairie Elem is the larger school with 133 students compared with 132.
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 Lyons Central Elementary better than Pretty Prairie Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Pretty Prairie Elem ranks higher (57.0 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 Lyons Central Elementary and Pretty Prairie Elem?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Lyons and Pretty Prairie in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyons Central Elementary: 132. Pretty Prairie Elem: 133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyons Central Elementary and Pretty Prairie Elem rank in Kansas?
Lyons Central Elementary is 425th of 686 and Pretty Prairie Elem is 210th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).