Starside Elem
#264 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#23717 of 50,301 nationally
About Starside Elem
Starside Elem is a public elementary located in De Soto, in the De Soto school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 428 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 264th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 428.
There are 3 schools in De Soto; Starside Elem ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Starside Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Starside Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
De Soto High School
De Soto · Public high · Grades 9–12
918 students · 369 m away
Lexington Trails Middle School
De Soto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students · 684 m away
Eudora Elementary School
Eudora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
650 students · 8.8 km away
Linwood Elementary School
Bonner Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students · 8.8 km away
Mill Creek Middle School
Lenexa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
676 students · 9.8 km away
Eudora High School
Eudora · Public high · Grades 9–12
558 students · 10 km away
Mize Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students · 10 km away
Eudora Middle School
Eudora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students · 11 km away
Eudora Early Learning Center
Eudora · Public other · Grades PK–PK
100 students · 11 km away
Canyon Creek Elementary
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
John Diemer Elem
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427 students
Trailwood Elem
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
429 students
Shawnee Heights Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
429 students
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
Prairie View Elementary School
Liberal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
Liberty View Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Starside Elem a good school?
Starside Elem has a Success Index (US) of 52.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #264 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Starside Elem rank in Kansas?
Starside Elem ranks #264 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #23717 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Starside Elem?
Starside Elem had 428 students in 2025.
Is Starside Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Starside Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Starside Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Starside Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.