Appleton City Elem. vs Northwest Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 98 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton City Elem.
Appleton City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
161 students
Northwest Elem.
Houstonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
161 students
| Measure | Appleton City Elem. Appleton City, Missouri | Northwest Elem. Houstonia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #799 of 1,159 | #780 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #31245 of 50,301 | #30507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 161 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Appleton City | Houstonia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 41.0).
- •Appleton City Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Northwest Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 58.4%).
- •Northwest Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.4).
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 Appleton City Elem. better than Northwest Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Elem. ranks higher (42.2 vs 41.0 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 Appleton City Elem. and Northwest Elem.?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Appleton City and Houstonia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton City Elem.: 161. Northwest Elem.: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton City Elem. and Northwest Elem. rank in Missouri?
Appleton City Elem. is 799th of 1,159 and Northwest Elem. is 780th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).