Hillcrest Elem vs Sunset Hill Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.1 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
Sunset Hill Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elem Lawrence, Kansas | Sunset Hill Elem Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 686 | #263 of 686 |
| National rank | #23106 of 50,301 | #23641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 393 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.9 vs 52.2).
- •Sunset Hill Elem does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Hillcrest Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Sunset Hill Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 61.8%).
- •Hillcrest Elem does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.2).
- •Sunset Hill Elem is the larger school with 398 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 Sunset Hill Elem?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillcrest Elem and Sunset Hill Elem?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elem: 393. Sunset Hill Elem: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elem and Sunset Hill Elem rank in Kansas?
Hillcrest Elem is 252nd of 686 and Sunset Hill Elem is 263rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).