Christa McAuliffe Elem vs Rising Star Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Elem
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
400 students
Rising Star Elem
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
473 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elem Lenexa, Kansas | Rising Star Elem Lenexa, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 686 | #357 of 686 |
| National rank | #7645 of 50,301 | #27864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 400 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 37% |
| city | Lenexa | Lenexa |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 46.1).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem does better on math proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 51.2%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elem does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.8).
- •Rising Star Elem is the larger school with 473 students compared with 400.
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 Christa McAuliffe Elem better than Rising Star Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Elem ranks higher (75.5 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 Christa McAuliffe Elem and Rising Star Elem?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lenexa and Lenexa in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elem: 400. Rising Star Elem: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elem and Rising Star Elem rank in Kansas?
Christa McAuliffe Elem is 57th of 686 and Rising Star Elem is 357th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).