Farley Elementary vs Piper Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 84 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
Piper Creek Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
598 students
| Measure | Farley Elementary Topeka, Kansas | Piper Creek Elementary Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 686 | #150 of 686 |
| National rank | #16644 of 50,301 | #15396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 596 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| city | Topeka | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piper Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 62.2).
- •Piper Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •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 32.7%).
- •Farley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
- •Piper Creek Elementary is the larger school with 598 students compared with 596.
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 Piper Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piper Creek Elementary ranks higher (64.1 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 Piper Creek Elementary?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farley Elementary: 596. Piper Creek Elementary: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farley Elementary and Piper Creek Elementary rank in Kansas?
Farley Elementary is 161st of 686 and Piper Creek Elementary is 150th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).