Buckner Elem. vs Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckner Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–4
327 students
Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr
Grain Valley · Public other · Grades PK–PK
83 students
| Measure | Buckner Elem. Independence, Missouri | Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr Grain Valley, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #387 of 1,159 | – |
| National rank | #16437 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 327 | 83 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 83 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 3.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Independence | Grain Valley |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.6% vs 45.6%).
- •Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 12.1).
- •Buckner Elem. is the larger school with 327 students compared with 83.
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 Buckner Elem. better than Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buckner Elem. and Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Independence and Grain Valley in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckner Elem.: 327. Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr: 83. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckner Elem. and Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr rank in Missouri?
Buckner Elem. is 387th of 1,159 and Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr is unranked among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).