Bell Prairie Elementary vs Nashua Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Prairie Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
Nashua Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
| Measure | Bell Prairie Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Nashua Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 1,159 | #116 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #4962 of 50,301 | #7277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 642 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 67% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 76.1).
- •Bell Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Bell Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Nashua Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 25.2%).
- •Bell Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.2).
- •Bell Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 642 students compared with 485.
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 Bell Prairie Elementary better than Nashua Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Prairie Elementary ranks higher (80.0 vs 76.1 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 Bell Prairie Elementary and Nashua Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Prairie Elementary: 642. Nashua Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Prairie Elementary and Nashua Elementary rank in Missouri?
Bell Prairie Elementary is 71st of 1,159 and Nashua Elementary is 116th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).