Maplewood Elementary vs Topping Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maplewood Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
Topping Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
| Measure | Maplewood Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Topping Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #547 of 1,159 | #863 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #21815 of 50,301 | #34405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 330 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maplewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 36.4).
- •Maplewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Maplewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Maplewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 72.7%).
- •Maplewood Elementary is the larger school with 330 students compared with 293.
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 Maplewood Elementary better than Topping Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Maplewood Elementary ranks higher (54.8 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 Maplewood Elementary and Topping Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maplewood Elementary: 330. Topping Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maplewood Elementary and Topping Elementary rank in Missouri?
Maplewood Elementary is 547th of 1,159 and Topping Elementary is 863rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).