Carden Park Elem vs Mark Twain Early Learning Cntr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carden Park Elem
St. Joseph · Public elementary · Grades K–6
638 students
Mark Twain Early Learning Cntr
St. Joseph · Public other · Grades PK–PK
232 students
| Measure | Carden Park Elem St. Joseph, Missouri | Mark Twain Early Learning Cntr St. Joseph, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #869 of 1,159 | – |
| National rank | #34733 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 638 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | St. Joseph | St. Joseph |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain Early Learning Cntr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 99.8%).
- •Carden Park Elem does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
- •Carden Park Elem is the larger school with 638 students compared with 232.
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 Carden Park Elem better than Mark Twain Early Learning Cntr?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carden Park Elem and Mark Twain Early Learning Cntr?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between St. Joseph and St. Joseph in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carden Park Elem: 638. Mark Twain Early Learning Cntr: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carden Park Elem and Mark Twain Early Learning Cntr rank in Missouri?
Carden Park Elem is 869th of 1,159 and Mark Twain Early Learning Cntr is unranked among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).