Heller Elem vs Mark Twain Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 209 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heller Elem
Neodesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
223 students
Mark Twain Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
222 students
| Measure | Heller Elem Neodesha, Kansas | Mark Twain Elem Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #463 of 686 | #569 of 686 |
| National rank | #33089 of 50,301 | #39816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 223 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 223 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 37% |
| city | Neodesha | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heller Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 28.0).
- •Mark Twain Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34.5%).
- •Heller Elem does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •Heller Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 92.3%).
- •Mark Twain Elem does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •Heller Elem is the larger school with 223 students compared with 222.
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 Heller Elem better than Mark Twain Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Heller Elem ranks higher (38.3 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 Heller Elem and Mark Twain Elem?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Neodesha and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heller Elem: 223. Mark Twain Elem: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heller Elem and Mark Twain Elem rank in Kansas?
Heller Elem is 463rd of 686 and Mark Twain Elem is 569th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).