Jay Shideler Elementary vs Pauline Central Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 6.4 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
Pauline Central Primary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
406 students
| Measure | Jay Shideler Elementary Topeka, Kansas | Pauline Central Primary Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 686 | #429 of 686 |
| National rank | #5607 of 50,301 | #31405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 492 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jay Shideler Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 40.8).
- •Jay Shideler Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Jay Shideler Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 32%).
- •Jay Shideler Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 70.7%).
- •Pauline Central Primary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.3).
- •Jay Shideler Elementary is the larger school with 492 students compared with 406.
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 Pauline Central Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Jay Shideler Elementary ranks higher (78.9 vs 40.8 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 Pauline Central Primary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jay Shideler Elementary: 492. Pauline Central Primary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jay Shideler Elementary and Pauline Central Primary rank in Kansas?
Jay Shideler Elementary is 38th of 686 and Pauline Central Primary is 429th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).