Alton Elementary vs Harrisburg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 288 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alton Elementary
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
Harrisburg Elementary
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
| Measure | Alton Elementary Alton, Missouri | Harrisburg Elementary Harrisburg, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #916 of 1,159 | #541 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #36887 of 50,301 | #21660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 290 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| city | Alton | Harrisburg |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harrisburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 32.5).
- •Harrisburg Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Harrisburg Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Harrisburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 71.7%).
- •Alton Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.2).
- •Harrisburg Elementary is the larger school with 291 students compared with 290.
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 Alton Elementary better than Harrisburg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harrisburg Elementary ranks higher (55.0 vs 32.5 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 Alton Elementary and Harrisburg Elementary?
About 288 km in a straight line, between Alton and Harrisburg in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alton Elementary: 290. Harrisburg Elementary: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alton Elementary and Harrisburg Elementary rank in Missouri?
Alton Elementary is 916th of 1,159 and Harrisburg Elementary is 541st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).