Lenexa Hills Elementary vs Rising Star Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lenexa Hills Elementary
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
292 students
Rising Star Elem
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
473 students
| Measure | Lenexa Hills Elementary Lenexa, Kansas | Rising Star Elem Lenexa, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #365 of 686 | #357 of 686 |
| National rank | #28167 of 50,301 | #27864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 292 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Lenexa | Lenexa |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.6 vs 46.1).
- •Rising Star Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Rising Star Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Lenexa Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 51.2%).
- •Lenexa Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
- •Rising Star Elem is the larger school with 473 students compared with 292.
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 Lenexa Hills Elementary better than Rising Star Elem?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lenexa Hills Elementary and Rising Star Elem?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Lenexa and Lenexa in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lenexa Hills Elementary: 292. Rising Star Elem: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lenexa Hills Elementary and Rising Star Elem rank in Kansas?
Lenexa Hills Elementary is 365th of 686 and Rising Star Elem is 357th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).