Blue Hills Elem. vs Elm Grove Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Hills Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–4
357 students
Elm Grove Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–4
305 students
| Measure | Blue Hills Elem. Independence, Missouri | Elm Grove Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #566 of 1,159 | #514 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #22406 of 50,301 | #21079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 357 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elm Grove Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 53.9).
- •Elm Grove Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Blue Hills Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 68.9%).
- •Elm Grove Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Blue Hills Elem. is the larger school with 357 students compared with 305.
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 Blue Hills Elem. better than Elm Grove Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Elm Grove Elem. ranks higher (55.8 vs 53.9 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 Blue Hills Elem. and Elm Grove Elem.?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Hills Elem.: 357. Elm Grove Elem.: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Hills Elem. and Elm Grove Elem. rank in Missouri?
Blue Hills Elem. is 566th of 1,159 and Elm Grove Elem. is 514th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).