Derby Hills Elem vs State Street Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 218 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby Hills Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
State Street Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
| Measure | Derby Hills Elem Derby, Kansas | State Street Elem Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 686 | #570 of 686 |
| National rank | #23759 of 50,301 | #39835 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| city | Derby | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Derby Hills Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 28.0).
- •Derby Hills Elem does better on math proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Derby Hills Elem does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Derby Hills Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 88.8%).
- •State Street Elem does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.1).
- •State Street Elem is the larger school with 411 students compared with 410.
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 Derby Hills Elem better than State Street Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Derby Hills Elem ranks higher (52.0 vs 28.0 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 Derby Hills Elem and State Street Elem?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Derby and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derby Hills Elem: 410. State Street Elem: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derby Hills Elem and State Street Elem rank in Kansas?
Derby Hills Elem is 265th of 686 and State Street Elem is 570th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).