Bellerive Elem. vs McKelvey Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellerive Elem.
Creve Coeur · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
McKelvey Primary
St.louis · Public elementary · Grades K–1
201 students
| Measure | Bellerive Elem. Creve Coeur, Missouri | McKelvey Primary St.louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #280 of 1,159 | #35 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #12638 of 50,301 | #2846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 400 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Creve Coeur | St.louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKelvey Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 68.1).
- •McKelvey Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 26%).
- •McKelvey Primary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.3).
- •Bellerive Elem. is the larger school with 400 students compared with 201.
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 Bellerive Elem. better than McKelvey Primary?
On the Success Index (US), McKelvey Primary ranks higher (84.1 vs 68.1 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 Bellerive Elem. and McKelvey Primary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Creve Coeur and St.louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellerive Elem.: 400. McKelvey Primary: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellerive Elem. and McKelvey Primary rank in Missouri?
Bellerive Elem. is 280th of 1,159 and McKelvey Primary is 35th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).