Manchester Park Elementary vs Prairie Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Park Elementary
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students
Prairie Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
709 students
| Measure | Manchester Park Elementary Lenexa, Kansas | Prairie Trail Middle School Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #56 of 686 | #7 of 205 |
| National rank | #7342 of 50,301 | #2450 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 616 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.5% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 60% |
| city | Lenexa | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 74.5).
- •Prairie Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Manchester Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 54%).
- •Manchester Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.5% vs 7.5%).
- •Prairie Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •Prairie Trail Middle School is the larger school with 709 students compared with 616.
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 Manchester Park Elementary better than Prairie Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Park Elementary ranks higher (76.0 vs 74.5 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 Manchester Park Elementary and Prairie Trail Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lenexa and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Park Elementary: 616. Prairie Trail Middle School: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Park Elementary and Prairie Trail Middle School rank in Kansas?
Manchester Park Elementary is 56th of 686 and Prairie Trail Middle School is 7th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).