Central Elem. vs Harry S. Truman Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 205 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem.
Dexter · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
447 students
Harry S. Truman Elem.
Rolla · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
448 students
| Measure | Central Elem. Dexter, Missouri | Harry S. Truman Elem. Rolla, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #522 of 1,159 | #461 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #21227 of 50,301 | #19357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 447 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| city | Dexter | Rolla |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry S. Truman Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 55.6).
- •Harry S. Truman Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Harry S. Truman Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Central Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 57.6%).
- •Central Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.8).
- •Harry S. Truman Elem. is the larger school with 448 students compared with 447.
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 Central Elem. better than Harry S. Truman Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Harry S. Truman Elem. ranks higher (58.3 vs 55.6 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 Central Elem. and Harry S. Truman Elem.?
About 205 km in a straight line, between Dexter and Rolla in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem.: 447. Harry S. Truman Elem.: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem. and Harry S. Truman Elem. rank in Missouri?
Central Elem. is 522nd of 1,159 and Harry S. Truman Elem. is 461st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).