John Diemer Elem vs Starside Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Diemer Elem
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
427 students
Starside Elem
De Soto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
| Measure | John Diemer Elem Overland Park, Kansas | Starside Elem De Soto, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 686 | #264 of 686 |
| National rank | #13148 of 50,301 | #23717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 427 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| city | Overland Park | De Soto |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Diemer Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 52.1).
- •John Diemer Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •John Diemer Elem does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •John Diemer Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 52.1%).
- •Starside Elem does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.3).
- •Starside Elem is the larger school with 428 students compared with 427.
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 John Diemer Elem better than Starside Elem?
On the Success Index (US), John Diemer Elem ranks higher (67.4 vs 52.1 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 John Diemer Elem and Starside Elem?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and De Soto in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Diemer Elem: 427. Starside Elem: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Diemer Elem and Starside Elem rank in Kansas?
John Diemer Elem is 116th of 686 and Starside Elem is 264th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).