California Elem. vs Sappington Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 192 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
Sappington Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
| Measure | California Elem. California, Missouri | Sappington Elem. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #452 of 1,159 | #216 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #18825 of 50,301 | #10414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 504 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 56% |
| city | California | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sappington Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 59.0).
- •Sappington Elem. does better on math proficiency (56% vs 48%).
- •Sappington Elem. does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Sappington Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 46.8%).
- •California Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.3).
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 Sappington Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Sappington Elem. ranks higher (71.3 vs 59.0 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 Sappington Elem.?
About 192 km in a straight line, between California and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Elem.: 504. Sappington Elem.: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Elem. and Sappington Elem. rank in Missouri?
California Elem. is 452nd of 1,159 and Sappington Elem. is 216th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).