Bel-Nor vs NMS @ Lucas Crossing
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel-Nor
St.louis · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
205 students
NMS @ Lucas Crossing
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
| Measure | Bel-Nor St.louis, Missouri | NMS @ Lucas Crossing ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #948 of 1,159 | #327 of 392 |
| National rank | #38736 of 50,301 | #11774 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 205 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | St.louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •NMS @ Lucas Crossing scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 29.7).
- •NMS @ Lucas Crossing does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 100%).
- •Bel-Nor does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.7).
- •NMS @ Lucas Crossing is the larger school with 620 students compared with 205.
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 Bel-Nor better than NMS @ Lucas Crossing?
On the Success Index (US), NMS @ Lucas Crossing ranks higher (30.8 vs 29.7 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 Bel-Nor and NMS @ Lucas Crossing?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between St.louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel-Nor: 205. NMS @ Lucas Crossing: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel-Nor and NMS @ Lucas Crossing rank in Missouri?
Bel-Nor is 948th of 1,159 and NMS @ Lucas Crossing is 327th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).