Blue Hills Elem. vs Santa Fe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 24 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
Santa Fe Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
| Measure | Blue Hills Elem. Independence, Missouri | Santa Fe Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #566 of 1,159 | #927 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #22406 of 50,301 | #37579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 357 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Independence | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Hills Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 31.5).
- •Blue Hills Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Blue Hills Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Blue Hills Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 100%).
- •Blue Hills Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.8).
- •Blue Hills Elem. is the larger school with 357 students compared with 356.
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 Santa Fe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Hills Elem. ranks higher (53.9 vs 31.5 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 Santa Fe Elementary?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Independence and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Hills Elem.: 357. Santa Fe Elementary: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Hills Elem. and Santa Fe Elementary rank in Missouri?
Blue Hills Elem. is 566th of 1,159 and Santa Fe Elementary is 927th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).