Delaware Ridge Elementary vs Piper Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delaware Ridge Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
Piper Creek Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
598 students
| Measure | Delaware Ridge Elementary Kansas City, Kansas | Piper Creek Elementary Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 686 | #150 of 686 |
| National rank | #23899 of 50,301 | #15396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 378 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piper Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 51.8).
- •Piper Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Piper Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Piper Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 57.1%).
- •Delaware Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.3).
- •Piper Creek Elementary is the larger school with 598 students compared with 378.
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 Delaware Ridge Elementary better than Piper Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piper Creek Elementary ranks higher (64.1 vs 51.8 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 Delaware Ridge Elementary and Piper Creek Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delaware Ridge Elementary: 378. Piper Creek Elementary: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delaware Ridge Elementary and Piper Creek Elementary rank in Kansas?
Delaware Ridge Elementary is 270th of 686 and Piper Creek Elementary is 150th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).