Boyd Elem. vs Watkins Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyd Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
Watkins Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
252 students
| Measure | Boyd Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Watkins Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1060 of 1,159 | #990 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #45768 of 50,301 | #42030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 347 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watkins Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 18.5).
- •Watkins Elem. does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Boyd Elem. does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Watkins Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 85.3%).
- •Watkins Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.5).
- •Boyd Elem. is the larger school with 347 students compared with 252.
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 Boyd Elem. better than Watkins Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Watkins Elem. ranks higher (24.5 vs 18.5 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 Boyd Elem. and Watkins Elem.?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyd Elem.: 347. Watkins Elem.: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyd Elem. and Watkins Elem. rank in Missouri?
Boyd Elem. is 1060th of 1,159 and Watkins Elem. is 990th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).