MacArthur Elementary School vs Meadowlark Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MacArthur Elementary School
Liberal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
Meadowlark Elementary School
Liberal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
| Measure | MacArthur Elementary School Liberal, Kansas | Meadowlark Elementary School Liberal, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #597 of 686 | #676 of 686 |
| National rank | #42507 of 50,301 | #48740 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 386 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| city | Liberal | Liberal |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacArthur Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 12.4).
- •MacArthur Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •MacArthur Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •MacArthur Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 97.5%).
- •MacArthur Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •MacArthur Elementary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 362.
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 MacArthur Elementary School better than Meadowlark Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), MacArthur Elementary School ranks higher (23.7 vs 12.4 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 MacArthur Elementary School and Meadowlark Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Liberal and Liberal in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacArthur Elementary School: 386. Meadowlark Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacArthur Elementary School and Meadowlark Elementary School rank in Kansas?
MacArthur Elementary School is 597th of 686 and Meadowlark Elementary School is 676th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).