Hillcrest Elem vs Schwegler Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.4 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
Schwegler Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elem Lawrence, Kansas | Schwegler Elem Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 686 | #385 of 686 |
| National rank | #23106 of 50,301 | #28873 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 393 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 44.6).
- •Hillcrest Elem does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Hillcrest Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Schwegler Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 61.8%).
- •Hillcrest Elem does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.0).
- •Schwegler Elem is the larger school with 434 students compared with 393.
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 Schwegler Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elem ranks higher (52.9 vs 44.6 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 Schwegler Elem?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elem: 393. Schwegler Elem: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elem and Schwegler Elem rank in Kansas?
Hillcrest Elem is 252nd of 686 and Schwegler Elem is 385th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).