Indian Hills Elementary vs Riverview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 83 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Hills Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
440 students
Riverview Elementary
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Indian Hills Elementary Topeka, Kansas | Riverview Elementary Shawnee, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #115 of 686 | #39 of 686 |
| National rank | #13012 of 50,301 | #5630 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 440 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| city | Topeka | Shawnee |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 67.6).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 28.2%).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •Riverview Elementary is the larger school with 441 students compared with 440.
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 Indian Hills Elementary better than Riverview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverview Elementary ranks higher (78.9 vs 67.6 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 Indian Hills Elementary and Riverview Elementary?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Shawnee in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Hills Elementary: 440. Riverview Elementary: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Hills Elementary and Riverview Elementary rank in Kansas?
Indian Hills Elementary is 115th of 686 and Riverview Elementary is 39th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).