Mize Elementary School vs Prairie Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 245 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mize Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
Prairie Creek Elementary
Andover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
| Measure | Mize Elementary School Shawnee, Kansas | Prairie Creek Elementary Andover, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #42 of 686 | #35 of 686 |
| National rank | #5862 of 50,301 | #5201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 474 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| city | Shawnee | Andover |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 78.5).
- •Prairie Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Prairie Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Mize Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 28.9%).
- •Mize Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.8).
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 Mize Elementary School better than Prairie Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Creek Elementary ranks higher (79.6 vs 78.5 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 Mize Elementary School and Prairie Creek Elementary?
About 245 km in a straight line, between Shawnee and Andover in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mize Elementary School: 474. Prairie Creek Elementary: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mize Elementary School and Prairie Creek Elementary rank in Kansas?
Mize Elementary School is 42nd of 686 and Prairie Creek Elementary is 35th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).