Bell Prairie Elementary vs Rising Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Prairie Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
Rising Hill Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
| Measure | Bell Prairie Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Rising Hill Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 1,159 | #95 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #4962 of 50,301 | #6050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 642 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 78.2).
- •Bell Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Bell Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Bell Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 29.2%).
- •Rising Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.3).
- •Bell Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 642 students compared with 407.
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 Bell Prairie Elementary better than Rising Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Prairie Elementary ranks higher (80.0 vs 78.2 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 Bell Prairie Elementary and Rising Hill Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Prairie Elementary: 642. Rising Hill Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Prairie Elementary and Rising Hill Elementary rank in Missouri?
Bell Prairie Elementary is 71st of 1,159 and Rising Hill Elementary is 95th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).