Avenue City Elem. vs Pershing Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 8.6 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
Pershing Elem.
ST Joseph · Public elementary · Grades K–6
285 students
| Measure | Avenue City Elem. Cosby, Missouri | Pershing Elem. ST Joseph, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 1,159 | #723 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #5651 of 50,301 | #28191 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 229 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Cosby | ST Joseph |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Avenue City Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 45.6).
- •Avenue City Elem. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Avenue City Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 100%).
- •Avenue City Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •Pershing Elem. is the larger school with 285 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 Pershing Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Avenue City Elem. ranks higher (78.8 vs 45.6 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 Pershing Elem.?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Cosby and ST Joseph in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avenue City Elem.: 229. Pershing Elem.: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avenue City Elem. and Pershing Elem. rank in Missouri?
Avenue City Elem. is 87th of 1,159 and Pershing Elem. is 723rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).