Merriam Park Elementary vs Ray Marsh Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merriam Park Elementary
Merriam · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
415 students
Ray Marsh Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
458 students
| Measure | Merriam Park Elementary Merriam, Kansas | Ray Marsh Elem Shawnee, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #476 of 686 | #94 of 686 |
| National rank | #33600 of 50,301 | #11186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 415 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 63% |
| city | Merriam | Shawnee |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ray Marsh Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 37.6).
- •Ray Marsh Elem does better on math proficiency (63% vs 35%).
- •Ray Marsh Elem does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Ray Marsh Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 58.3%).
- •Merriam Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.3).
- •Ray Marsh Elem is the larger school with 458 students compared with 415.
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 Merriam Park Elementary better than Ray Marsh Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Ray Marsh Elem ranks higher (70.2 vs 37.6 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 Merriam Park Elementary and Ray Marsh Elem?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Merriam and Shawnee in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merriam Park Elementary: 415. Ray Marsh Elem: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merriam Park Elementary and Ray Marsh Elem rank in Kansas?
Merriam Park Elementary is 476th of 686 and Ray Marsh Elem is 94th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).