Ash Grove Elem. vs Danforth Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 333 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ash Grove Elem.
Ash Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
275 students
Danforth Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
| Measure | Ash Grove Elem. Ash Grove, Missouri | Danforth Elem. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #417 of 1,159 | #1158 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #17558 of 50,301 | #50181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 275 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 2.5% |
| city | Ash Grove | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ash Grove Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 5.3).
- •Ash Grove Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 2.5%).
- •Ash Grove Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Ash Grove Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.3).
- •Ash Grove Elem. is the larger school with 275 students compared with 274.
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 Ash Grove Elem. better than Danforth Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Ash Grove Elem. ranks higher (60.9 vs 5.3 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 Ash Grove Elem. and Danforth Elem.?
About 333 km in a straight line, between Ash Grove and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ash Grove Elem.: 275. Danforth Elem.: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ash Grove Elem. and Danforth Elem. rank in Missouri?
Ash Grove Elem. is 417th of 1,159 and Danforth Elem. is 1158th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).