Jefferson School vs Silver Lake Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 207 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
356 students
Silver Lake Elem
Silver Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
355 students
| Measure | Jefferson School Independence, Kansas | Silver Lake Elem Silver Lake, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #493 of 686 | #74 of 686 |
| National rank | #34449 of 50,301 | #9412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 356 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 61% |
| city | Independence | Silver Lake |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Lake Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 36.3).
- •Silver Lake Elem does better on math proficiency (61% vs 39%).
- •Silver Lake Elem does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Silver Lake Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 82.3%).
- •Silver Lake Elem does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.7).
- •Jefferson School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 355.
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 Jefferson School better than Silver Lake Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Lake Elem ranks higher (72.8 vs 36.3 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 Jefferson School and Silver Lake Elem?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Independence and Silver Lake in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson School: 356. Silver Lake Elem: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson School and Silver Lake Elem rank in Kansas?
Jefferson School is 493rd of 686 and Silver Lake Elem is 74th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).