Armstrong Elem. vs Russell Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong Elem.
Hazelwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Russell Elem.
Hazelwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
| Measure | Armstrong Elem. Hazelwood, Missouri | Russell Elem. Hazelwood, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #988 of 1,159 | #814 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #41868 of 50,301 | #32076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| city | Hazelwood | Hazelwood |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 24.7).
- •Russell Elem. does better on math proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Russell Elem. does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Armstrong Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.8).
- •Russell Elem. is the larger school with 373 students compared with 361.
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 Armstrong Elem. better than Russell Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Elem. ranks higher (39.8 vs 24.7 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 Armstrong Elem. and Russell Elem.?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hazelwood and Hazelwood in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Elem.: 361. Russell Elem.: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Elem. and Russell Elem. rank in Missouri?
Armstrong Elem. is 988th of 1,159 and Russell Elem. is 814th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).