Ames Visual/Perf. Arts vs Old North Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 214 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
131 students
Old North Academy
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
448 students
| Measure | Ames Visual/Perf. Arts ST Louis, Missouri | Old North Academy St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1111 of 1,159 | #1102 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #48276 of 50,301 | #48108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 131 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 9% |
| city | ST Louis | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.5 vs 14.0).
- •Ames Visual/Perf. Arts does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Ames Visual/Perf. Arts does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Old North Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Ames Visual/Perf. Arts does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.1).
- •Old North Academy is the larger school with 448 students compared with 131.
- •Ames Visual/Perf. Arts is a public school while Old North Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ames Visual/Perf. Arts better than Old North Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ames Visual/Perf. Arts and Old North Academy?
About 214 m in a straight line, between ST Louis and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts: 131. Old North Academy: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ames Visual/Perf. Arts and Old North Academy rank in Missouri?
Ames Visual/Perf. Arts is 1111th of 1,159 and Old North Academy is 1102nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).