Blue Ridge Elem. vs Koch Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 366 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ridge Elem.
Raytown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
Koch Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge Elem. Raytown, Missouri | Koch Elem. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #730 of 1,159 | #1074 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #28527 of 50,301 | #46540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 299 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 2.5% |
| city | Raytown | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Ridge Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 17.1).
- •Blue Ridge Elem. does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Blue Ridge Elem. does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 7.5%).
- •Koch Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 68.9%).
- •Blue Ridge Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.7).
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 Ridge Elem. better than Koch Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Ridge Elem. ranks higher (45.1 vs 17.1 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 Ridge Elem. and Koch Elem.?
About 366 km in a straight line, between Raytown and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge Elem.: 299. Koch Elem.: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge Elem. and Koch Elem. rank in Missouri?
Blue Ridge Elem. is 730th of 1,159 and Koch Elem. is 1074th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).