Bayless Elementary vs Central Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayless Elementary
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
858 students
Central Elem.
ST Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
865 students
| Measure | Bayless Elementary ST Louis, Missouri | Central Elem. ST Charles, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #529 of 1,159 | #265 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #21366 of 50,301 | #12049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 858 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Charles |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 55.4).
- •Central Elem. does better on math proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Central Elem. does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •Central Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 56.9%).
- •Central Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Central Elem. is the larger school with 865 students compared with 858.
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 Bayless Elementary better than Central Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem. ranks higher (68.9 vs 55.4 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 Bayless Elementary and Central Elem.?
About 34 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Charles in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayless Elementary: 858. Central Elem.: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayless Elementary and Central Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bayless Elementary is 529th of 1,159 and Central Elem. is 265th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).