California Elem. vs Joel E. Barber Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 108 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Elem.
California · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
504 students
Joel E. Barber Elem.
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
505 students
| Measure | California Elem. California, Missouri | Joel E. Barber Elem. Lebanon, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #452 of 1,159 | #1007 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #18825 of 50,301 | #42763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 504 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 31% |
| city | California | Lebanon |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •California Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 23.3).
- •California Elem. does better on math proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •California Elem. does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •California Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 100%).
- •California Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.0).
- •Joel E. Barber Elem. is the larger school with 505 students compared with 504.
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 California Elem. better than Joel E. Barber Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), California Elem. ranks higher (59.0 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 California Elem. and Joel E. Barber Elem.?
About 108 km in a straight line, between California and Lebanon in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Elem.: 504. Joel E. Barber Elem.: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Elem. and Joel E. Barber Elem. rank in Missouri?
California Elem. is 452nd of 1,159 and Joel E. Barber Elem. is 1007th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).