Farley Elementary vs Jay Shideler Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farley Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
596 students
Jay Shideler Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
492 students
| Measure | Farley Elementary Topeka, Kansas | Jay Shideler Elementary Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #161 of 686 | #38 of 686 |
| National rank | #16644 of 50,301 | #5607 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 596 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 58% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jay Shideler Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 62.2).
- •Jay Shideler Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Jay Shideler Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Jay Shideler Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 32.7%).
- •Jay Shideler Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •Farley Elementary is the larger school with 596 students compared with 492.
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 Farley Elementary better than Jay Shideler Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jay Shideler Elementary ranks higher (78.9 vs 62.2 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 Farley Elementary and Jay Shideler Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farley Elementary: 596. Jay Shideler Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farley Elementary and Jay Shideler Elementary rank in Kansas?
Farley Elementary is 161st of 686 and Jay Shideler Elementary is 38th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).