Hesston Elem vs Scarborough Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 243 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hesston Elem
Hesston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
306 students
Scarborough Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
| Measure | Hesston Elem Hesston, Kansas | Scarborough Elem Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 686 | #165 of 686 |
| National rank | #10797 of 50,301 | #17022 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 306 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Hesston | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hesston Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 61.7).
- •Hesston Elem does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Hesston Elem does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Hesston Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 33.2%).
- •Scarborough Elem does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.3).
- •Scarborough Elem is the larger school with 307 students compared with 306.
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 Hesston Elem better than Scarborough Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Hesston Elem ranks higher (70.7 vs 61.7 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 Hesston Elem and Scarborough Elem?
About 243 km in a straight line, between Hesston and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hesston Elem: 306. Scarborough Elem: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hesston Elem and Scarborough Elem rank in Kansas?
Hesston Elem is 88th of 686 and Scarborough Elem is 165th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).