Harper Elem vs Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 75 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harper Elem
Harper · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
255 students
Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
| Measure | Harper Elem Harper, Kansas | Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 686 | #394 of 686 |
| National rank | #27387 of 50,301 | #29351 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 255 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Harper | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harper Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 43.9).
- •Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 62.7%).
- •Harper Elem does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.2).
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 Harper Elem better than Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harper Elem ranks higher (46.7 vs 43.9 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 Harper Elem and Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Harper and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper Elem: 255. Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper Elem and Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary rank in Kansas?
Harper Elem is 347th of 686 and Riverside Leadership Magnet Elementary is 394th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).