Bierbaum Elem. vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 373 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bierbaum Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
Garfield Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
531 students
| Measure | Bierbaum Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Garfield Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #668 of 1,159 | #1107 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #26217 of 50,301 | #48209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 531 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 14% |
| city | ST Louis | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bierbaum Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 13.7).
- •Bierbaum Elem. does better on math proficiency (39% vs 14%).
- •Bierbaum Elem. does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 16%).
- •Bierbaum Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 100%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.6).
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 Bierbaum Elem. better than Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bierbaum Elem. ranks higher (48.4 vs 13.7 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 Bierbaum Elem. and Garfield Elementary?
About 373 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bierbaum Elem.: 531. Garfield Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bierbaum Elem. and Garfield Elementary rank in Missouri?
Bierbaum Elem. is 668th of 1,159 and Garfield Elementary is 1107th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).