Indian Hills Elementary vs Topeka West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 4.7 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
Topeka West High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
971 students
| Measure | Indian Hills Elementary Topeka, Kansas | Topeka West High Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 686 | #231 of 296 |
| National rank | #13012 of 50,301 | #13851 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 440 | 971 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 18% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 27.6).
- •Indian Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 18%).
- •Indian Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 23%).
- •Indian Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 56.2%).
- •Topeka West High does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.8).
- •Topeka West High is the larger school with 971 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 Topeka West High?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Hills Elementary ranks higher (67.6 vs 27.6 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 Topeka West High?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Hills Elementary: 440. Topeka West High: 971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Hills Elementary and Topeka West High rank in Kansas?
Indian Hills Elementary is 115th of 686 and Topeka West High is 231st of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).