Bell Prairie Elementary vs Staley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 370 m 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
Staley High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,091 students
| Measure | Bell Prairie Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Staley High Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 1,159 | #52 of 497 |
| National rank | #4962 of 50,301 | #2936 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 642 | 2,091 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 2,091 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 66% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 71.5).
- •Bell Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •Bell Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Staley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 25.2%).
- •Bell Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.1).
- •Staley High is the larger school with 2,091 students compared with 642.
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 Staley High?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Prairie Elementary ranks higher (80.0 vs 71.5 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 Bell Prairie Elementary and Staley High?
About 370 m in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Prairie Elementary: 642. Staley High: 2,091. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Prairie Elementary and Staley High rank in Missouri?
Bell Prairie Elementary is 71st of 1,159 and Staley High is 52nd of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).