Brookside Charter Elementary vs University Academy-Lower
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.
Brookside Charter Elementary
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
University Academy-Lower
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students
| Measure | Brookside Charter Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | University Academy-Lower Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #893 of 1,159 | #942 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #35762 of 50,301 | #38291 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 575 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 46% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Charter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 30.4).
- •University Academy-Lower does better on math proficiency (46% vs 45%).
- •University Academy-Lower does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Brookside Charter Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.6).
- •University Academy-Lower is the larger school with 609 students compared with 575.
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 Brookside Charter Elementary better than University Academy-Lower?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Charter Elementary ranks higher (34.2 vs 30.4 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 Brookside Charter Elementary and University Academy-Lower?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Charter Elementary: 575. University Academy-Lower: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Charter Elementary and University Academy-Lower rank in Missouri?
Brookside Charter Elementary is 893rd of 1,159 and University Academy-Lower is 942nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).