Ballard Elem. vs Calhoun Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Elem.
Butler · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
57 students
Calhoun Elem.
Calhoun · Public elementary · Grades K–8
58 students
| Measure | Ballard Elem. Butler, Missouri | Calhoun Elem. Calhoun, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 57 | 58 |
| Enrollment | 57 | 58 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 4.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 10% |
| city | Butler | Calhoun |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 15.4).
- •Ballard Elem. does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 10%).
- •Ballard Elem. does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 30%).
- •Ballard Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 100%).
- •Calhoun Elem. does better on students per teacher (4.8 vs 7.1).
- •Calhoun Elem. is the larger school with 58 students compared with 57.
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 Ballard Elem. better than Calhoun Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard Elem. ranks higher (37.6 vs 15.4 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 Ballard Elem. and Calhoun Elem.?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Butler and Calhoun in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elem.: 57. Calhoun Elem.: 58. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elem. and Calhoun Elem. rank in Missouri?
Ballard Elem. is unranked and Calhoun Elem. is unranked among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).