Heusner Elem vs Park Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 146 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heusner Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
Park Hill Elementary
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
| Measure | Heusner Elem Salina, Kansas | Park Hill Elementary Derby, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #468 of 686 | #81 of 686 |
| National rank | #33423 of 50,301 | #10080 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 392 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 62% |
| city | Salina | Derby |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 37.8).
- •Park Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Park Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Park Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 69.4%).
- •Heusner Elem does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
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 Heusner Elem better than Park Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Park Hill Elementary ranks higher (71.8 vs 37.8 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 Heusner Elem and Park Hill Elementary?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Salina and Derby in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heusner Elem: 392. Park Hill Elementary: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heusner Elem and Park Hill Elementary rank in Kansas?
Heusner Elem is 468th of 686 and Park Hill Elementary is 81st of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).