Bayless Elementary vs Clever Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 326 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
Clever Elem.
Clever · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
871 students
| Measure | Bayless Elementary ST Louis, Missouri | Clever Elem. Clever, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #529 of 1,159 | #664 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #21366 of 50,301 | #26147 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 858 | 871 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 40% |
| city | ST Louis | Clever |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayless Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 48.5).
- •Bayless Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Bayless Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 34%).
- •Clever Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 56.9%).
- •Clever Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.5).
- •Clever Elem. is the larger school with 871 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 Clever Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Bayless Elementary ranks higher (55.4 vs 48.5 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 Clever Elem.?
About 326 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Clever in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayless Elementary: 858. Clever Elem.: 871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayless Elementary and Clever Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bayless Elementary is 529th of 1,159 and Clever Elem. is 664th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).