Ackerman vs Polo Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 334 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ackerman
Florissant · Public elementary · Grades K–8
137 students
Polo Elem.
Polo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
137 students
| Measure | Ackerman Florissant, Missouri | Polo Elem. Polo, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1115 of 1,159 | #468 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #48406 of 50,301 | #19544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 137 | 137 |
| Enrollment | 137 | 137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 3.6 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 44.5% |
| city | Florissant | Polo |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polo Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 13.2).
- •Polo Elem. does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 12%).
- •Polo Elem. does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 12%).
- •Polo Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 100%).
- •Ackerman does better on students per teacher (3.6 vs 9.8).
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 Ackerman better than Polo Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Polo Elem. ranks higher (58.1 vs 13.2 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 Ackerman and Polo Elem.?
About 334 km in a straight line, between Florissant and Polo in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ackerman: 137. Polo Elem.: 137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ackerman and Polo Elem. rank in Missouri?
Ackerman is 1115th of 1,159 and Polo Elem. is 468th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).