Meadowlark Elementary vs Prairie Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowlark Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
Prairie Creek Elementary
Andover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
| Measure | Meadowlark Elementary Wichita, Kansas | Prairie Creek Elementary Andover, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #108 of 686 | #35 of 686 |
| National rank | #12371 of 50,301 | #5201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 372 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Wichita | Andover |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 68.5).
- •Prairie Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Prairie Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Meadowlark Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 28.9%).
- •Prairie Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 14.9).
- •Prairie Creek Elementary is the larger school with 474 students compared with 372.
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 Meadowlark Elementary better than Prairie Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Creek Elementary ranks higher (79.6 vs 68.5 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 Meadowlark Elementary and Prairie Creek Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Andover in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowlark Elementary: 372. Prairie Creek Elementary: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowlark Elementary and Prairie Creek Elementary rank in Kansas?
Meadowlark Elementary is 108th of 686 and Prairie Creek Elementary is 35th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).