Blue River Elementary vs Stilwell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 7.2 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
Stilwell Elementary
Stilwell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
| Measure | Blue River Elementary Overland Park, Kansas | Stilwell Elementary Stilwell, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #33 of 686 | #105 of 686 |
| National rank | #5112 of 50,301 | #12237 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 472 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 47% |
| city | Overland Park | Stilwell |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 68.7).
- •Blue River Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Blue River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Stilwell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 14.4%).
- •Stilwell Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Blue River Elementary is the larger school with 472 students compared with 266.
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 Stilwell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blue River Elementary ranks higher (79.7 vs 68.7 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 Stilwell Elementary?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Stilwell in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue River Elementary: 472. Stilwell Elementary: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue River Elementary and Stilwell Elementary rank in Kansas?
Blue River Elementary is 33rd of 686 and Stilwell Elementary is 105th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).