Topeka Elementary School vs Waterloo Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Topeka Elementary School
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–4
248 students
Waterloo Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students
| Measure | Topeka Elementary School Topeka, Indiana | Waterloo Elementary School Waterloo, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 1,053 | #813 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #12394 of 50,301 | #33260 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 248 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Topeka | Waterloo |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Topeka Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 38.1).
- •Topeka Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Topeka Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Topeka Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 63.6%).
- •Topeka Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 19.0).
- •Topeka Elementary School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 247.
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 Topeka Elementary School better than Waterloo Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Topeka Elementary School ranks higher (68.5 vs 38.1 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 Topeka Elementary School and Waterloo Elementary School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Waterloo in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Topeka Elementary School: 248. Waterloo Elementary School: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Topeka Elementary School and Waterloo Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Topeka Elementary School is 192nd of 1,053 and Waterloo Elementary School is 813th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).