Advance Elem. vs Bell City Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Advance Elem.
Advance · Public elementary · Grades K–6
240 students
Bell City Elem.
Bell City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
105 students
| Measure | Advance Elem. Advance, Missouri | Bell City Elem. Bell City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 1,159 | #350 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8365 of 50,301 | #15226 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 240 | 105 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Advance | Bell City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Advance Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 64.3).
- •Advance Elem. does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Advance Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Advance Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 56.2%).
- •Bell City Elem. does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.6).
- •Advance Elem. is the larger school with 240 students compared with 105.
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 Advance Elem. better than Bell City Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Advance Elem. ranks higher (74.3 vs 64.3 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 Advance Elem. and Bell City Elem.?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Advance and Bell City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Advance Elem.: 240. Bell City Elem.: 105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Advance Elem. and Bell City Elem. rank in Missouri?
Advance Elem. is 155th of 1,159 and Bell City Elem. is 350th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).