Highlands Elem vs Roesland Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elem
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
345 students
Roesland Elem
Roeland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
350 students
| Measure | Highlands Elem Mission, Kansas | Roesland Elem Roeland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 686 | #84 of 686 |
| National rank | #2836 of 50,301 | #10539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 345 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Mission | Roeland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 71.1).
- •Highlands Elem does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Highlands Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 45.4%).
- •Highlands Elem does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.2).
- •Roesland Elem is the larger school with 350 students compared with 345.
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 Highlands Elem better than Roesland Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elem ranks higher (84.1 vs 71.1 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 Highlands Elem and Roesland Elem?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Mission and Roeland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elem: 345. Roesland Elem: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elem and Roesland Elem rank in Kansas?
Highlands Elem is 15th of 686 and Roesland Elem is 84th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).