Highland Park Central vs Ross Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Central
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
Ross Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
| Measure | Highland Park Central Topeka, Kansas | Ross Elementary Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #655 of 686 | #635 of 686 |
| National rank | #46715 of 50,301 | #45121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 318 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ross Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 16.8).
- •Highland Park Central does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Ross Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 93.7%).
- •Ross Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.7).
- •Ross Elementary is the larger school with 563 students compared with 318.
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 Highland Park Central better than Ross Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ross Elementary ranks higher (19.6 vs 16.8 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 Highland Park Central and Ross Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Central: 318. Ross Elementary: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Central and Ross Elementary rank in Kansas?
Highland Park Central is 655th of 686 and Ross Elementary is 635th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).