Ottawa Middle School vs Sunflower Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ottawa Middle School
Ottawa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
Sunflower Elementary School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
| Measure | Ottawa Middle School Ottawa, Kansas | Sunflower Elementary School Ottawa, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 205 | #319 of 686 |
| National rank | #12696 of 15,369 | #26123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 456 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 37% |
| city | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunflower Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 25.9).
- •Sunflower Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 14%).
- •Sunflower Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 17%).
- •Sunflower Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 58.3%).
- •Sunflower Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Ottawa Middle School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 333.
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 Ottawa Middle School better than Sunflower Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunflower Elementary School ranks higher (48.6 vs 25.9 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 Ottawa Middle School and Sunflower Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ottawa Middle School: 456. Sunflower Elementary School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ottawa Middle School and Sunflower Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Ottawa Middle School is 161st of 205 and Sunflower Elementary School is 319th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).