Meadowlark Ridge Elem vs Prairie Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 237 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Meadowlark Ridge Elem Salina, Kansas | Prairie Ridge Elementary School Shawnee, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #278 of 686 | #22 of 686 |
| National rank | #24405 of 50,301 | #3487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 431 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 7.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 61% |
| city | Salina | Shawnee |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 51.1).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 40%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.4% vs 36.7%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.9).
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 Ridge Elem better than Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 51.1 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 Ridge Elem and Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Salina and Shawnee in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowlark Ridge Elem: 431. Prairie Ridge Elementary School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowlark Ridge Elem and Prairie Ridge Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Meadowlark Ridge Elem is 278th of 686 and Prairie Ridge Elementary School is 22nd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).