Delaware Ridge Elementary vs Piper Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 3.2 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 Prairie Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
644 students
| Measure | Delaware Ridge Elementary Kansas City, Kansas | Piper Prairie Elementary Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #270 of 686 | #72 of 686 |
| National rank | #23899 of 50,301 | #8936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 378 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 82% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piper Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 51.8).
- •Piper Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Piper Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Piper Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 57.1%).
- •Delaware Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.4).
- •Piper Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 644 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 Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piper Prairie Elementary ranks higher (73.5 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 Prairie Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delaware Ridge Elementary: 378. Piper Prairie Elementary: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delaware Ridge Elementary and Piper Prairie Elementary rank in Kansas?
Delaware Ridge Elementary is 270th of 686 and Piper Prairie Elementary is 72nd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).