Shawnee Heights Elem vs Trailwood Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 83 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shawnee Heights Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
429 students
Trailwood Elem
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
429 students
| Measure | Shawnee Heights Elem Topeka, Kansas | Trailwood Elem Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #279 of 686 | #43 of 686 |
| National rank | #24419 of 50,301 | #5881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 429 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 68% |
| city | Topeka | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trailwood Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 51.1).
- •Trailwood Elem does better on math proficiency (68% vs 37%).
- •Trailwood Elem does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Trailwood Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 37.5%).
- •Shawnee Heights Elem does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.3).
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 Shawnee Heights Elem better than Trailwood Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Trailwood Elem ranks higher (78.5 vs 51.1 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 Shawnee Heights Elem and Trailwood Elem?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shawnee Heights Elem: 429. Trailwood Elem: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shawnee Heights Elem and Trailwood Elem rank in Kansas?
Shawnee Heights Elem is 279th of 686 and Trailwood Elem is 43rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).