Boswell Elem. vs Joel E. Barber Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boswell Elem.
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
581 students
Joel E. Barber Elem.
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
505 students
| Measure | Boswell Elem. Lebanon, Missouri | Joel E. Barber Elem. Lebanon, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #771 of 1,159 | #1007 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #30134 of 50,301 | #42763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 581 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| city | Lebanon | Lebanon |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boswell Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 23.3).
- •Boswell Elem. does better on math proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Boswell Elem. does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Boswell Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 100%).
- •Joel E. Barber Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.5).
- •Boswell Elem. is the larger school with 581 students compared with 505.
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 Boswell Elem. better than Joel E. Barber Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Boswell Elem. ranks higher (42.7 vs 23.3 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 Boswell Elem. and Joel E. Barber Elem.?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Lebanon and Lebanon in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boswell Elem.: 581. Joel E. Barber Elem.: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boswell Elem. and Joel E. Barber Elem. rank in Missouri?
Boswell Elem. is 771st of 1,159 and Joel E. Barber Elem. is 1007th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).