Hillcrest Elem vs Park Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 236 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students
Park Hill Elementary
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elem Lawrence, Kansas | Park Hill Elementary Derby, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #252 of 686 | #81 of 686 |
| National rank | #23106 of 50,301 | #10080 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 393 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Lawrence | Derby |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 52.9).
- •Park Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Park Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Park Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 61.8%).
- •Hillcrest Elem does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.5).
- •Hillcrest Elem is the larger school with 393 students compared with 392.
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 Hillcrest Elem better than Park Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Park Hill Elementary ranks higher (71.8 vs 52.9 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 Hillcrest Elem and Park Hill Elementary?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Derby in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elem: 393. Park Hill Elementary: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elem and Park Hill Elementary rank in Kansas?
Hillcrest Elem is 252nd of 686 and Park Hill Elementary is 81st of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).