Jay Shideler Elementary vs Oak Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 92 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jay Shideler Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
492 students
Oak Hill Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
| Measure | Jay Shideler Elementary Topeka, Kansas | Oak Hill Elementary Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #38 of 686 | #25 of 686 |
| National rank | #5607 of 50,301 | #3914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 492 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 72% |
| city | Topeka | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 78.9).
- •Oak Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Oak Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Jay Shideler Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 16.9%).
- •Jay Shideler Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.8).
- •Jay Shideler Elementary is the larger school with 492 students compared with 491.
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 Jay Shideler Elementary better than Oak Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Hill Elementary ranks higher (82.0 vs 78.9 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 Jay Shideler Elementary and Oak Hill Elementary?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jay Shideler Elementary: 492. Oak Hill Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jay Shideler Elementary and Oak Hill Elementary rank in Kansas?
Jay Shideler Elementary is 38th of 686 and Oak Hill Elementary is 25th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).