Bell Prairie Elementary vs Progress South Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 338 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
Progress South Elem.
ST Peters · Public elementary · Grades K–5
642 students
| Measure | Bell Prairie Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Progress South Elem. ST Peters, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 1,159 | #123 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #4962 of 50,301 | #7415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 642 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 59% |
| city | Kansas City | ST Peters |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 75.9).
- •Bell Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Bell Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Progress South Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 25.2%).
- •Progress South Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.3).
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 Progress South Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Prairie Elementary ranks higher (80.0 vs 75.9 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 Progress South Elem.?
About 338 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and ST Peters in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Prairie Elementary: 642. Progress South Elem.: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Prairie Elementary and Progress South Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bell Prairie Elementary is 71st of 1,159 and Progress South Elem. is 123rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).