Ottawa Sr High vs Sunflower Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ottawa Sr High
Ottawa · Public high · Grades 6–12
681 students
Sunflower Elementary School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
| Measure | Ottawa Sr High Ottawa, Kansas | Sunflower Elementary School Ottawa, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 296 | #319 of 686 |
| National rank | #13687 of 16,910 | #26123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 681 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| city | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunflower Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 28.4).
- •Sunflower Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Sunflower Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Ottawa Sr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 55%).
- •Sunflower Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.4).
- •Ottawa Sr High is the larger school with 681 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 Sr High better than Sunflower Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunflower Elementary School ranks higher (48.6 vs 28.4 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 Sr High and Sunflower Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ottawa Sr High: 681. Sunflower Elementary School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ottawa Sr High and Sunflower Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Ottawa Sr High is 221st of 296 and Sunflower Elementary School is 319th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).