Roesland Elem vs Thomas A Edison Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 954 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roesland Elem
Roeland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
350 students
Thomas A Edison Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students
| Measure | Roesland Elem Roeland Park, Kansas | Thomas A Edison Elem Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 686 | #584 of 686 |
| National rank | #10539 of 50,301 | #41736 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 350 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| city | Roeland Park | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roesland Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 25.0).
- •Roesland Elem does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Roesland Elem does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 22%).
- •Roesland Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 86.9%).
- •Thomas A Edison Elem does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.2).
- •Roesland Elem is the larger school with 350 students compared with 244.
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 Roesland Elem better than Thomas A Edison Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Roesland Elem ranks higher (71.1 vs 25.0 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 Roesland Elem and Thomas A Edison Elem?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Roeland Park and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roesland Elem: 350. Thomas A Edison Elem: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roesland Elem and Thomas A Edison Elem rank in Kansas?
Roesland Elem is 84th of 686 and Thomas A Edison Elem is 584th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).