Ingels Elementary vs Ruskin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ingels Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
Ruskin High School
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,299 students
| Measure | Ingels Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Ruskin High School Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1092 of 1,159 | #463 of 497 |
| National rank | #47825 of 50,301 | #14713 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 261 | 1,299 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 1,299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 12% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruskin High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 14.6).
- •Ruskin High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Ruskin High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 11%).
- •Ingels Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.1).
- •Ruskin High School is the larger school with 1,299 students compared with 261.
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 Ingels Elementary better than Ruskin High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ruskin High School ranks higher (23.3 vs 14.6 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 Ingels Elementary and Ruskin High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ingels Elementary: 261. Ruskin High School: 1,299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ingels Elementary and Ruskin High School rank in Missouri?
Ingels Elementary is 1092nd of 1,159 and Ruskin High School is 463rd of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).