Highland Park Central vs Soderstrom Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 182 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
Soderstrom Elem
Lindsborg · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
| Measure | Highland Park Central Topeka, Kansas | Soderstrom Elem Lindsborg, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #655 of 686 | #173 of 686 |
| National rank | #46715 of 50,301 | #17463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 318 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 57% |
| city | Topeka | Lindsborg |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Soderstrom Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 16.8).
- •Soderstrom Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 12%).
- •Soderstrom Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Soderstrom Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 93.7%).
- •Highland Park Central does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
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 Soderstrom Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Soderstrom Elem ranks higher (61.1 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 Soderstrom Elem?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Lindsborg in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Central: 318. Soderstrom Elem: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Central and Soderstrom Elem rank in Kansas?
Highland Park Central is 655th of 686 and Soderstrom Elem is 173rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).