Jefferson West Elementary School vs Northern Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson West Elementary School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
320 students
Northern Hills Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
| Measure | Jefferson West Elementary School Meriden, Kansas | Northern Hills Elementary Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 686 | #314 of 686 |
| National rank | #14647 of 50,301 | #25764 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 320 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 39% |
| city | Meriden | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 49.1).
- •Jefferson West Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Jefferson West Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Jefferson West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 44.6%).
- •Northern Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.8).
- •Northern Hills Elementary is the larger school with 408 students compared with 320.
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 West Elementary School better than Northern Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson West Elementary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 49.1 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 West Elementary School and Northern Hills Elementary?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Meriden and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson West Elementary School: 320. Northern Hills Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson West Elementary School and Northern Hills Elementary rank in Kansas?
Jefferson West Elementary School is 141st of 686 and Northern Hills Elementary is 314th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).