Riverside Elementary vs Walnut 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.
Riverside Elementary
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
Walnut Elem
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students
| Measure | Riverside Elementary Emporia, Kansas | Walnut Elem Emporia, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #574 of 686 | #523 of 686 |
| National rank | #40238 of 50,301 | #37009 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 385 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Emporia | Emporia |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 27.3).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Walnut Elem does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Walnut Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 82.3%).
- •Walnut Elem does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.8).
- •Riverside Elementary is the larger school with 385 students compared with 312.
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 Walnut Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Elem ranks higher (32.4 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 Walnut Elem?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Emporia and Emporia in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside Elementary: 385. Walnut Elem: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside Elementary and Walnut Elem rank in Kansas?
Riverside Elementary is 574th of 686 and Walnut Elem is 523rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).