Blackburn Elem. vs William Yates Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 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
William Yates Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students
| Measure | Blackburn Elem. Independence, Missouri | William Yates Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #490 of 1,159 | #231 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #20248 of 50,301 | #10766 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 363 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Yates Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 57.0).
- •William Yates Elem. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •William Yates Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Blackburn Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 49.5%).
- •William Yates Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.0).
- •William Yates Elem. is the larger school with 463 students compared with 363.
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 William Yates Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), William Yates Elem. ranks higher (70.8 vs 57.0 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 William Yates Elem.?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn Elem.: 363. William Yates Elem.: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn Elem. and William Yates Elem. rank in Missouri?
Blackburn Elem. is 490th of 1,159 and William Yates Elem. is 231st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).