Indian Hills Elementary vs Wanamaker Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 4.5 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
Wanamaker Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
475 students
| Measure | Indian Hills Elementary Topeka, Kansas | Wanamaker Elem Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 686 | #134 of 686 |
| National rank | #13012 of 50,301 | #14362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 440 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 65.7).
- •Indian Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Wanamaker Elem does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Indian Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 39.6%).
- •Indian Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.0).
- •Wanamaker Elem is the larger school with 475 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 Wanamaker Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Hills Elementary ranks higher (67.6 vs 65.7 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 Indian Hills Elementary and Wanamaker Elem?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Hills Elementary: 440. Wanamaker Elem: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Hills Elementary and Wanamaker Elem rank in Kansas?
Indian Hills Elementary is 115th of 686 and Wanamaker Elem is 134th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).