Bowles Elem. vs Kellison Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.6 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
Kellison Elem.
Fenton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students
| Measure | Bowles Elem. Fenton, Missouri | Kellison Elem. Fenton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #235 of 1,159 | #270 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11058 of 50,301 | #12202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 266 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| city | Fenton | Fenton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowles Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 68.7).
- •Kellison Elem. does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Bowles Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Kellison Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 19.9%).
- •Kellison Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.0).
- •Kellison Elem. is the larger school with 347 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 Kellison Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Bowles Elem. ranks higher (70.3 vs 68.7 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 Kellison Elem.?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fenton and Fenton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowles Elem.: 266. Kellison Elem.: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowles Elem. and Kellison Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bowles Elem. is 235th of 1,159 and Kellison Elem. is 270th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).