Hope Street Charter Academy vs Whitson Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.2 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
Whitson Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Hope Street Charter Academy Topeka, Kansas | Whitson Elem Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 296 | #478 of 686 |
| National rank | #15651 of 16,910 | #33636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 103 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 103 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 37% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitson Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 17.7).
- •Whitson Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Whitson Elem does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Whitson Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 78.6%).
- •Hope Street Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 13.0).
- •Whitson Elem is the larger school with 416 students compared with 103.
- •Hope Street Charter Academy is a charter school while Whitson 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 Whitson Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Whitson Elem ranks higher (37.6 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 Whitson Elem?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Street Charter Academy: 103. Whitson Elem: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Street Charter Academy and Whitson Elem rank in Kansas?
Hope Street Charter Academy is 282nd of 296 and Whitson Elem is 478th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).