Belair Elem. vs Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belair Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students
| Measure | Belair Elem. Jefferson City, Missouri | Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. Jefferson City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #508 of 1,159 | #999 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #20877 of 50,301 | #42531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 363 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 22% |
| city | Jefferson City | Jefferson City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belair Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 23.7).
- •Belair Elem. does better on math proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Belair Elem. does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Belair Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 100%).
- •Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.1).
- •Belair Elem. is the larger school with 363 students compared with 294.
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 Belair Elem. better than Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Belair Elem. ranks higher (56.1 vs 23.7 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 Belair Elem. and Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Jefferson City and Jefferson City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belair Elem.: 363. Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belair Elem. and Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. rank in Missouri?
Belair Elem. is 508th of 1,159 and Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. is 999th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).