Blackburn Elem. vs Little Blue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.9 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
Little Blue Elementary
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
| Measure | Blackburn Elem. Independence, Missouri | Little Blue Elementary Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #490 of 1,159 | #590 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #20248 of 50,301 | #22847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 363 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackburn Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 53.3).
- •Blackburn Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Blackburn Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Blackburn Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 52.1%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.0).
- •Blackburn Elem. is the larger school with 363 students compared with 263.
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 Little Blue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blackburn Elem. ranks higher (57.0 vs 53.3 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 Blackburn Elem. and Little Blue Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn Elem.: 363. Little Blue Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn Elem. and Little Blue Elementary rank in Missouri?
Blackburn Elem. is 490th of 1,159 and Little Blue Elementary is 590th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).