Meadow Lane Elem. vs Underwood Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Lane Elem.
Lee's Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
Underwood Elem.
Lee's Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students
| Measure | Meadow Lane Elem. Lee's Summit, Missouri | Underwood Elem. Lee's Summit, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #560 of 1,159 | #257 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #22236 of 50,301 | #11834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 435 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| city | Lee's Summit | Lee's Summit |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Underwood Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 54.2).
- •Underwood Elem. does better on math proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Underwood Elem. does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Underwood Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 60.2%).
- •Meadow Lane Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.0).
- •Underwood Elem. is the larger school with 511 students compared with 435.
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 Meadow Lane Elem. better than Underwood Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Underwood Elem. ranks higher (69.3 vs 54.2 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 Meadow Lane Elem. and Underwood Elem.?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lee's Summit and Lee's Summit in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow Lane Elem.: 435. Underwood Elem.: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow Lane Elem. and Underwood Elem. rank in Missouri?
Meadow Lane Elem. is 560th of 1,159 and Underwood Elem. is 257th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).