Bowles Elem. vs Washington Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 25 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
Washington Montessori
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
| Measure | Bowles Elem. Fenton, Missouri | Washington Montessori ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 1,159 | #1106 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11058 of 50,301 | #48190 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 266 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 7.5% |
| city | Fenton | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowles Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 13.8).
- •Bowles Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 7.5%).
- •Bowles Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 7.5%).
- •Bowles Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 100%).
- •Washington Montessori does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.0).
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 Washington Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Bowles Elem. ranks higher (70.3 vs 13.8 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 Washington Montessori?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Fenton and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowles Elem.: 266. Washington Montessori: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowles Elem. and Washington Montessori rank in Missouri?
Bowles Elem. is 235th of 1,159 and Washington Montessori is 1106th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).