Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet vs Piper Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 269 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
643 students
Piper Prairie Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
644 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet Wichita, Kansas | Piper Prairie Elementary Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #644 of 686 | #72 of 686 |
| National rank | #45855 of 50,301 | #8936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 643 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.9% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 82% |
| city | Wichita | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piper Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 18.4).
- •Piper Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 22%).
- •Piper Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Piper Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 84.9%).
- •Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.4).
- •Piper Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 644 students compared with 643.
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 Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet better than Piper Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piper Prairie Elementary ranks higher (73.5 vs 18.4 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 Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet and Piper Prairie Elementary?
About 269 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet: 643. Piper Prairie Elementary: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet and Piper Prairie Elementary rank in Kansas?
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet is 644th of 686 and Piper Prairie Elementary is 72nd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).