Gordo Elementary School vs Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 203 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordo Elementary School
Gordo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
545 students
Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School
Grant · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
546 students
| Measure | Gordo Elementary School Gordo, Alabama | Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School Grant, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 699 | #195 of 699 |
| National rank | #28611 of 50,301 | #19065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 545 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Gordo | Grant |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 45.0).
- •Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Gordo Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 59.1%).
- •Gordo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 21.8).
- •Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 545.
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 Gordo Elementary School better than Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 45.0 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 Gordo Elementary School and Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Gordo and Grant in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gordo Elementary School: 545. Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gordo Elementary School and Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Gordo Elementary School is 373rd of 699 and Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School is 195th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).