Buder Elem. vs Parkade Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 183 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buder Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Parkade Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
| Measure | Buder Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Parkade Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #979 of 1,159 | #787 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #41316 of 50,301 | #30832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 359 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| city | ST Louis | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkade Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 25.6).
- •Parkade Elem. does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Parkade Elem. does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Parkade Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 100%).
- •Buder Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.6).
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 Buder Elem. better than Parkade Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Parkade Elem. ranks higher (41.7 vs 25.6 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 Buder Elem. and Parkade Elem.?
About 183 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buder Elem.: 359. Parkade Elem.: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buder Elem. and Parkade Elem. rank in Missouri?
Buder Elem. is 979th of 1,159 and Parkade Elem. is 787th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).