Blackhurst Elementary vs Discovery Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackhurst Elementary
St. Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–4
227 students
Discovery Elementary
St. Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–4
394 students
| Measure | Blackhurst Elementary St. Charles, Missouri | Discovery Elementary St. Charles, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 1,159 | #356 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9841 of 50,301 | #15514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 227 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | St. Charles | St. Charles |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackhurst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 63.9).
- •Blackhurst Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Blackhurst Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 57.3%).
- •Blackhurst Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.3).
- •Discovery Elementary is the larger school with 394 students compared with 227.
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 Blackhurst Elementary better than Discovery Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blackhurst Elementary ranks higher (72.1 vs 63.9 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 Blackhurst Elementary and Discovery Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between St. Charles and St. Charles in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackhurst Elementary: 227. Discovery Elementary: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackhurst Elementary and Discovery Elementary rank in Missouri?
Blackhurst Elementary is 194th of 1,159 and Discovery Elementary is 356th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).