Cecil Floyd Elem. vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 227 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Floyd Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
532 students
Garfield Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
531 students
| Measure | Cecil Floyd Elem. Joplin, Missouri | Garfield Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #899 of 1,159 | #1107 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #35958 of 50,301 | #48209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 532 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 14% |
| city | Joplin | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cecil Floyd Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 13.7).
- •Cecil Floyd Elem. does better on math proficiency (26% vs 14%).
- •Cecil Floyd Elem. does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 16%).
- •Cecil Floyd Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 100%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.3).
- •Cecil Floyd Elem. is the larger school with 532 students compared with 531.
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 Cecil Floyd Elem. better than Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cecil Floyd Elem. ranks higher (33.9 vs 13.7 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 Cecil Floyd Elem. and Garfield Elementary?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Joplin and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecil Floyd Elem.: 532. Garfield Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecil Floyd Elem. and Garfield Elementary rank in Missouri?
Cecil Floyd Elem. is 899th of 1,159 and Garfield Elementary is 1107th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).