Blue River Elementary vs Rising Star Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue River Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
Rising Star Elem
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
473 students
| Measure | Blue River Elementary Overland Park, Kansas | Rising Star Elem Lenexa, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 686 | #357 of 686 |
| National rank | #5112 of 50,301 | #27864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 472 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 37% |
| city | Overland Park | Lenexa |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 46.1).
- •Blue River Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Blue River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Blue River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 51.2%).
- •Blue River Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Rising Star Elem is the larger school with 473 students compared with 472.
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 Blue River Elementary better than Rising Star Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Blue River Elementary ranks higher (79.7 vs 46.1 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 Blue River Elementary and Rising Star Elem?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Lenexa in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue River Elementary: 472. Rising Star Elem: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue River Elementary and Rising Star Elem rank in Kansas?
Blue River Elementary is 33rd of 686 and Rising Star Elem is 357th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).