Crest Elementary vs Herington Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crest Elementary
Colony · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
185 students
Herington Elem
Herington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
186 students
| Measure | Crest Elementary Colony, Kansas | Herington Elem Herington, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #550 of 686 | #197 of 686 |
| National rank | #38744 of 50,301 | #19185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 185 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | Colony | Herington |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herington Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 29.7).
- •Herington Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Herington Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Crest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 74.2%).
- •Herington Elem does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.2).
- •Herington Elem is the larger school with 186 students compared with 185.
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 Crest Elementary better than Herington Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Herington Elem ranks higher (58.5 vs 29.7 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 Crest Elementary and Herington Elem?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Colony and Herington in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crest Elementary: 185. Herington Elem: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crest Elementary and Herington Elem rank in Kansas?
Crest Elementary is 550th of 686 and Herington Elem is 197th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).