Riverside Elementary vs Timmerman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Elementary
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
Timmerman Elementary
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
| Measure | Riverside Elementary Emporia, Kansas | Timmerman Elementary Emporia, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #574 of 686 | #97 of 686 |
| National rank | #40238 of 50,301 | #11348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 385 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Emporia | Emporia |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Timmerman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 27.3).
- •Timmerman Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Timmerman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Timmerman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 82.3%).
- •Timmerman Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.8).
- •Riverside Elementary is the larger school with 385 students compared with 370.
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 Riverside Elementary better than Timmerman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Timmerman Elementary ranks higher (70.0 vs 27.3 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 Riverside Elementary and Timmerman Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Emporia and Emporia in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside Elementary: 385. Timmerman Elementary: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside Elementary and Timmerman Elementary rank in Kansas?
Riverside Elementary is 574th of 686 and Timmerman Elementary is 97th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).