Caledonia Elem. vs Kelso Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caledonia Elem.
Caledonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
198 students
Kelso Elem.
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
199 students
| Measure | Caledonia Elem. Caledonia, Missouri | Kelso Elem. Benton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #795 of 1,159 | #108 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #31192 of 50,301 | #6884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 198 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Caledonia | Benton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelso Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 41.1).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 100%).
- •Caledonia Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.4).
- •Kelso Elem. is the larger school with 199 students compared with 198.
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 Caledonia Elem. better than Kelso Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Kelso Elem. ranks higher (76.7 vs 41.1 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 Caledonia Elem. and Kelso Elem.?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Caledonia and Benton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caledonia Elem.: 198. Kelso Elem.: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caledonia Elem. and Kelso Elem. rank in Missouri?
Caledonia Elem. is 795th of 1,159 and Kelso Elem. is 108th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).