Ashland Elem. and Br. vs Kelso Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 181 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland Elem. and Br.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
199 students
Kelso Elem.
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
199 students
| Measure | Ashland Elem. and Br. ST Louis, Missouri | Kelso Elem. Benton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1136 of 1,159 | #108 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #49116 of 50,301 | #6884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 199 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 57% |
| city | ST Louis | Benton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelso Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 11.2).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 2.5%).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 7.5%).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 100%).
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 Ashland Elem. and Br. better than Kelso Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Kelso Elem. ranks higher (76.7 vs 11.2 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 Ashland Elem. and Br. and Kelso Elem.?
About 181 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Benton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Elem. and Br.: 199. Kelso Elem.: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Elem. and Br. and Kelso Elem. rank in Missouri?
Ashland Elem. and Br. is 1136th of 1,159 and Kelso Elem. is 108th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).