Blackburn Elem. vs Hanthorn Early Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
Hanthorn Early Education
Independence · Public other · Grades PK–PK
180 students
| Measure | Blackburn Elem. Independence, Missouri | Hanthorn Early Education Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #490 of 1,159 | – |
| National rank | #20248 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 363 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackburn Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 96.7%).
- •Hanthorn Early Education does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.0).
- •Blackburn Elem. is the larger school with 363 students compared with 180.
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 Blackburn Elem. better than Hanthorn Early Education?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackburn Elem. and Hanthorn Early Education?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn Elem.: 363. Hanthorn Early Education: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn Elem. and Hanthorn Early Education rank in Missouri?
Blackburn Elem. is 490th of 1,159 and Hanthorn Early Education is unranked among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).