Athena Elem. vs Cornerstone Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 355 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athena Elem.
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
465 students
Cornerstone Elementary
Excelsior Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Athena Elem. Desoto, Missouri | Cornerstone Elementary Excelsior Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #701 of 1,159 | #746 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #27346 of 50,301 | #28981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 465 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 34% |
| city | Desoto | Excelsior Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athena Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 44.4).
- •Athena Elem. does better on math proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Cornerstone Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Cornerstone Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 50.1%).
- •Athena Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.1).
- •Cornerstone Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 465.
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 Athena Elem. better than Cornerstone Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Athena Elem. ranks higher (46.7 vs 44.4 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 Athena Elem. and Cornerstone Elementary?
About 355 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Excelsior Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athena Elem.: 465. Cornerstone Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athena Elem. and Cornerstone Elementary rank in Missouri?
Athena Elem. is 701st of 1,159 and Cornerstone Elementary is 746th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).