Alma Schrader Elem. vs Jefferson Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alma Schrader Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades K–4
332 students
Jefferson Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Alma Schrader Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri | Jefferson Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #597 of 1,159 | #1028 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #23080 of 50,301 | #44031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 332 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alma Schrader Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 21.3).
- •Alma Schrader Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Alma Schrader Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Jefferson Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.1).
- •Jefferson Elem. is the larger school with 494 students compared with 332.
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 Alma Schrader Elem. better than Jefferson Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Alma Schrader Elem. ranks higher (52.9 vs 21.3 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 Alma Schrader Elem. and Jefferson Elem.?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cape Girardeau and Cape Girardeau in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alma Schrader Elem.: 332. Jefferson Elem.: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma Schrader Elem. and Jefferson Elem. rank in Missouri?
Alma Schrader Elem. is 597th of 1,159 and Jefferson Elem. is 1028th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).