Prairie Creek Elementary vs Sunflower Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Creek Elementary
Andover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
Sunflower Elementary School
Andover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | Prairie Creek Elementary Andover, Kansas | Sunflower Elementary School Andover, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 686 | #113 of 686 |
| National rank | #5201 of 50,301 | #12841 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 474 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 48% |
| city | Andover | Andover |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 67.9).
- •Prairie Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Prairie Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Prairie Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 31.3%).
- •Sunflower Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.8).
- •Prairie Creek Elementary is the larger school with 474 students compared with 367.
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 Prairie Creek Elementary better than Sunflower Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Creek Elementary ranks higher (79.6 vs 67.9 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 Prairie Creek Elementary and Sunflower Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Andover and Andover in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Creek Elementary: 474. Sunflower Elementary School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Creek Elementary and Sunflower Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Prairie Creek Elementary is 35th of 686 and Sunflower Elementary School is 113th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).