Highland Park Central vs Shawnee Heights Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 4.9 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
Shawnee Heights Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
429 students
| Measure | Highland Park Central Topeka, Kansas | Shawnee Heights Elem Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #655 of 686 | #279 of 686 |
| National rank | #46715 of 50,301 | #24419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 318 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawnee Heights Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 16.8).
- •Shawnee Heights Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Shawnee Heights Elem does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 17%).
- •Shawnee Heights Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 93.7%).
- •Highland Park Central does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •Shawnee Heights Elem is the larger school with 429 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 Shawnee Heights Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Shawnee Heights Elem ranks higher (51.1 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 Shawnee Heights Elem?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Central: 318. Shawnee Heights Elem: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Central and Shawnee Heights Elem rank in Kansas?
Highland Park Central is 655th of 686 and Shawnee Heights Elem is 279th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).