Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac vs Buder Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
Buder Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
| Measure | Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac ST Louis, Missouri | Buder Elem. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 1,159 | #979 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10237 of 50,301 | #41316 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 260 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 32% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 25.6).
- •Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac does better on math proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 27%).
- •Buder Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.8).
- •Buder Elem. is the larger school with 359 students compared with 260.
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 Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac better than Buder Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac ranks higher (71.5 vs 25.6 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 Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Buder Elem.?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac: 260. Buder Elem.: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Buder Elem. rank in Missouri?
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac is 208th of 1,159 and Buder Elem. is 979th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).