Black Hawk Elem. vs George Melcher Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 284 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Hawk Elem.
Kahoka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
George Melcher Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
341 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Elem. Kahoka, Missouri | George Melcher Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #686 of 1,159 | #1118 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #26643 of 50,301 | #48677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 342 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Kahoka | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Hawk Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 12.5).
- •Black Hawk Elem. does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Black Hawk Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Black Hawk Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 100%).
- •Black Hawk Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.2).
- •Black Hawk Elem. is the larger school with 342 students compared with 341.
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 Black Hawk Elem. better than George Melcher Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Black Hawk Elem. ranks higher (47.7 vs 12.5 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 Black Hawk Elem. and George Melcher Elementary?
About 284 km in a straight line, between Kahoka and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Elem.: 342. George Melcher Elementary: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Elem. and George Melcher Elementary rank in Missouri?
Black Hawk Elem. is 686th of 1,159 and George Melcher Elementary is 1118th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).