Ingalls Elem vs Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 382 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ingalls Elem
Ingalls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
111 students
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville
Waterville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
112 students
| Measure | Ingalls Elem Ingalls, Kansas | Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville Waterville, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 686 | #204 of 686 |
| National rank | #10662 of 50,301 | #19480 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 111 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 111 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | – |
| city | Ingalls | Waterville |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ingalls Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 58.2).
- •Ingalls Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 53.6%).
- •Ingalls Elem does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.4).
- •Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville is the larger school with 112 students compared with 111.
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 Ingalls Elem better than Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville?
On the Success Index (US), Ingalls Elem ranks higher (70.9 vs 58.2 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 Ingalls Elem and Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville?
About 382 km in a straight line, between Ingalls and Waterville in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ingalls Elem: 111. Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ingalls Elem and Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville rank in Kansas?
Ingalls Elem is 86th of 686 and Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville is 204th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).