Avenue City Elem. vs John Glenn Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avenue City Elem.
Cosby · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
229 students
John Glenn Elem.
ST Joseph · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
| Measure | Avenue City Elem. Cosby, Missouri | John Glenn Elem. ST Joseph, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #87 of 1,159 | #229 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #5651 of 50,301 | #10728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 229 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Cosby | ST Joseph |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avenue City Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 70.8).
- •John Glenn Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Avenue City Elem. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Avenue City Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 34.3%).
- •Avenue City Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.7).
- •John Glenn Elem. is the larger school with 280 students compared with 229.
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 Avenue City Elem. better than John Glenn Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Avenue City Elem. ranks higher (78.8 vs 70.8 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 Avenue City Elem. and John Glenn Elem.?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Cosby and ST Joseph in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avenue City Elem.: 229. John Glenn Elem.: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avenue City Elem. and John Glenn Elem. rank in Missouri?
Avenue City Elem. is 87th of 1,159 and John Glenn Elem. is 229th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).