Buckner Elem. vs West Blvd. Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 160 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
West Blvd. Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
| Measure | Buckner Elem. Independence, Missouri | West Blvd. Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #387 of 1,159 | #1008 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #16437 of 50,301 | #42802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 327 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Independence | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckner Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 23.3).
- •Buckner Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Buckner Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Buckner Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 100%).
- •West Blvd. Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.1).
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 West Blvd. Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Buckner Elem. ranks higher (62.5 vs 23.3 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 Buckner Elem. and West Blvd. Elem.?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Independence and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckner Elem.: 327. West Blvd. Elem.: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckner Elem. and West Blvd. Elem. rank in Missouri?
Buckner Elem. is 387th of 1,159 and West Blvd. Elem. is 1008th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).