Athena Elem. vs Early Childhood Ctr.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 8.9 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
Early Childhood Ctr.
Desoto · Public other · Grades PK–PK
146 students
| Measure | Athena Elem. Desoto, Missouri | Early Childhood Ctr. Desoto, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #701 of 1,159 | – |
| National rank | #27346 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 465 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 36% | – |
| city | Desoto | Desoto |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early Childhood Ctr. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 50.1%).
- •Athena Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.2).
- •Athena Elem. is the larger school with 465 students compared with 146.
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 Early Childhood Ctr.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Athena Elem. and Early Childhood Ctr.?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Desoto in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athena Elem.: 465. Early Childhood Ctr.: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athena Elem. and Early Childhood Ctr. rank in Missouri?
Athena Elem. is 701st of 1,159 and Early Childhood Ctr. is unranked among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).