Topeka Elementary School vs. Prairie Heights Elementary School
Should you attend Topeka Elementary School or Prairie Heights Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Topeka Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Topeka Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
263 students
522 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#659 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
61
103
Grade 1 Students
39
104
Grade 2 Students
56
104
Grade 3 Students
51
120
Grade 4 Students
56
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
95%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
