Bowles Elem. vs East Buchanan Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 376 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowles Elem.
Fenton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
East Buchanan Elem.
Gower · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
267 students
| Measure | Bowles Elem. Fenton, Missouri | East Buchanan Elem. Gower, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #235 of 1,159 | #209 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11058 of 50,301 | #10244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 266 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Fenton | Gower |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Buchanan Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 70.3).
- •Bowles Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Bowles Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 23.2%).
- •East Buchanan Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.0).
- •East Buchanan Elem. is the larger school with 267 students compared with 266.
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 Bowles Elem. better than East Buchanan Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), East Buchanan Elem. ranks higher (71.5 vs 70.3 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 Bowles Elem. and East Buchanan Elem.?
About 376 km in a straight line, between Fenton and Gower in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowles Elem.: 266. East Buchanan Elem.: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowles Elem. and East Buchanan Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bowles Elem. is 235th of 1,159 and East Buchanan Elem. is 209th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).