Hope Street Charter Academy vs McCarter Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Street Charter Academy
Topeka · Charter high · Grades 10–12
103 students
McCarter Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
| Measure | Hope Street Charter Academy Topeka, Kansas | McCarter Elem Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 296 | #226 of 686 |
| National rank | #15651 of 16,910 | #21459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 103 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 103 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 57% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCarter Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 17.7).
- •McCarter Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 5%).
- •McCarter Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 15%).
- •McCarter Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 78.6%).
- •Hope Street Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 12.5).
- •McCarter Elem is the larger school with 401 students compared with 103.
- •Hope Street Charter Academy is a charter school while McCarter Elem is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hope Street Charter Academy better than McCarter Elem?
On the Success Index (US), McCarter Elem ranks higher (55.3 vs 17.7 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 Hope Street Charter Academy and McCarter Elem?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Street Charter Academy: 103. McCarter Elem: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Street Charter Academy and McCarter Elem rank in Kansas?
Hope Street Charter Academy is 282nd of 296 and McCarter Elem is 226th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).