Ballwin Elem. vs Claymont Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballwin Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
Claymont Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
| Measure | Ballwin Elem. Ballwin, Missouri | Claymont Elem. Ballwin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #189 of 1,159 | #88 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9696 of 50,301 | #5657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 426 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 7.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 66% |
| city | Ballwin | Ballwin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Claymont Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 72.3).
- •Claymont Elem. does better on math proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Claymont Elem. does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Claymont Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.4% vs 18.8%).
- •Ballwin Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.8).
- •Claymont Elem. is the larger school with 460 students compared with 426.
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 Ballwin Elem. better than Claymont Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Claymont Elem. ranks higher (78.8 vs 72.3 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 Ballwin Elem. and Claymont Elem.?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ballwin and Ballwin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballwin Elem.: 426. Claymont Elem.: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballwin Elem. and Claymont Elem. rank in Missouri?
Ballwin Elem. is 189th of 1,159 and Claymont Elem. is 88th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).