Lakewood Elementary vs Topping Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students
Topping Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Topping Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #762 of 1,159 | #863 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #29822 of 50,301 | #34405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 185 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 36.4).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 72.7%).
- •Topping Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.2).
- •Topping Elementary is the larger school with 293 students compared with 185.
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 Lakewood Elementary better than Topping Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary ranks higher (43.2 vs 36.4 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 Lakewood Elementary and Topping Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary: 185. Topping Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary and Topping Elementary rank in Missouri?
Lakewood Elementary is 762nd of 1,159 and Topping Elementary is 863rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).