Bernie Elem. vs Locust St Expressive Arts Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 327 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernie Elem.
Bernie · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
283 students
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Bernie Elem. Bernie, Missouri | Locust St Expressive Arts Elem Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,159 | #357 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14150 of 50,301 | #15531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 283 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Bernie | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernie Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 63.9).
- •Bernie Elem. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 64%).
- •Bernie Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
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 Bernie Elem. better than Locust St Expressive Arts Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Bernie Elem. ranks higher (65.9 vs 63.9 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 Bernie Elem. and Locust St Expressive Arts Elem?
About 327 km in a straight line, between Bernie and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernie Elem.: 283. Locust St Expressive Arts Elem: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernie Elem. and Locust St Expressive Arts Elem rank in Missouri?
Bernie Elem. is 328th of 1,159 and Locust St Expressive Arts Elem is 357th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).