Silver Lake Elem vs Wanamaker Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silver Lake Elem
Silver Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
355 students
Wanamaker Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
475 students
| Measure | Silver Lake Elem Silver Lake, Kansas | Wanamaker Elem Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 686 | #134 of 686 |
| National rank | #9412 of 50,301 | #14362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 355 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 50% |
| city | Silver Lake | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Lake Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 65.7).
- •Silver Lake Elem does better on math proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Wanamaker Elem does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Silver Lake Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 39.6%).
- •Silver Lake Elem does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.0).
- •Wanamaker Elem is the larger school with 475 students compared with 355.
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 Silver Lake Elem better than Wanamaker Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Lake Elem ranks higher (72.8 vs 65.7 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 Silver Lake Elem and Wanamaker Elem?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Silver Lake and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Silver Lake Elem: 355. Wanamaker Elem: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Silver Lake Elem and Wanamaker Elem rank in Kansas?
Silver Lake Elem is 74th of 686 and Wanamaker Elem is 134th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).