Highland Park Elem. vs Richardson Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Elem.
Lee's Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
Richardson Elem.
Lee's Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
| Measure | Highland Park Elem. Lee's Summit, Missouri | Richardson Elem. Lee's Summit, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #79 of 1,159 | #48 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #5425 of 50,301 | #3489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 407 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| city | Lee's Summit | Lee's Summit |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richardson Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 79.2).
- •Richardson Elem. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Richardson Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Highland Park Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 22.7%).
- •Richardson Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.6).
- •Highland Park Elem. is the larger school with 407 students compared with 405.
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 Highland Park Elem. better than Richardson Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Richardson Elem. ranks higher (82.8 vs 79.2 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 Highland Park Elem. and Richardson Elem.?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lee's Summit and Lee's Summit in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Elem.: 407. Richardson Elem.: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Elem. and Richardson Elem. rank in Missouri?
Highland Park Elem. is 79th of 1,159 and Richardson Elem. is 48th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).