Park Hill Elementary vs Swaney Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Hill Elementary
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
Swaney Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | Park Hill Elementary Derby, Kansas | Swaney Elem Derby, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 686 | #307 of 686 |
| National rank | #10080 of 50,301 | #25469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 392 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 36% |
| city | Derby | Derby |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 49.6).
- •Park Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •Park Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Park Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 60.7%).
- •Swaney Elem does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.5).
- •Park Hill Elementary is the larger school with 392 students compared with 351.
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 Park Hill Elementary better than Swaney Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Park Hill Elementary ranks higher (71.8 vs 49.6 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 Park Hill Elementary and Swaney Elem?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Hill Elementary: 392. Swaney Elem: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Hill Elementary and Swaney Elem rank in Kansas?
Park Hill Elementary is 81st of 686 and Swaney Elem is 307th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).