Prairie Park Elem vs Schwegler Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Park Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
Schwegler Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
| Measure | Prairie Park Elem Lawrence, Kansas | Schwegler Elem Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #406 of 686 | #385 of 686 |
| National rank | #30054 of 50,301 | #28873 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 354 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schwegler Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 42.9).
- •Schwegler Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Schwegler Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Prairie Park Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 61.5%).
- •Prairie Park Elem does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.0).
- •Schwegler Elem is the larger school with 434 students compared with 354.
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 Park Elem better than Schwegler Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Schwegler Elem ranks higher (44.6 vs 42.9 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 Park Elem and Schwegler Elem?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Park Elem: 354. Schwegler Elem: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Park Elem and Schwegler Elem rank in Kansas?
Prairie Park Elem is 406th of 686 and Schwegler Elem is 385th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).