Highlands Elem vs Santa Fe Trail Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.5 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
Santa Fe Trail Elem
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
310 students
| Measure | Highlands Elem Mission, Kansas | Santa Fe Trail Elem Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 686 | #120 of 686 |
| National rank | #2836 of 50,301 | #13523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 345 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Mission | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 66.9).
- •Highlands Elem does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Highlands Elem does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Highlands Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 33.9%).
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.3).
- •Highlands Elem is the larger school with 345 students compared with 310.
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 Santa Fe Trail Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elem ranks higher (84.1 vs 66.9 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 Santa Fe Trail Elem?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mission and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elem: 345. Santa Fe Trail Elem: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elem and Santa Fe Trail Elem rank in Kansas?
Highlands Elem is 15th of 686 and Santa Fe Trail Elem is 120th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).