Athena Elem. vs Thomas B. Chinn Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 382 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
Thomas B. Chinn Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
| Measure | Athena Elem. Desoto, Missouri | Thomas B. Chinn Elem. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #701 of 1,159 | #394 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #27346 of 50,301 | #16615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 465 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 50% |
| city | Desoto | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas B. Chinn Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 46.7).
- •Thomas B. Chinn Elem. does better on math proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Thomas B. Chinn Elem. does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Thomas B. Chinn Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 50.1%).
- •Athena Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.9).
- •Thomas B. Chinn Elem. 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 Thomas B. Chinn Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas B. Chinn Elem. ranks higher (62.3 vs 46.7 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 Athena Elem. and Thomas B. Chinn Elem.?
About 382 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athena Elem.: 465. Thomas B. Chinn Elem.: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athena Elem. and Thomas B. Chinn Elem. rank in Missouri?
Athena Elem. is 701st of 1,159 and Thomas B. Chinn Elem. is 394th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).