Central Elem. vs Southwest Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 712 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem.
Dexter · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
447 students
Southwest Elem.
Dexter · Public elementary · Grades K–2
441 students
| Measure | Central Elem. Dexter, Missouri | Southwest Elem. Dexter, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #522 of 1,159 | #371 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #21227 of 50,301 | #15949 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 447 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Dexter | Dexter |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 55.6).
- •Central Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 60.3%).
- •Southwest Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.1).
- •Central Elem. is the larger school with 447 students compared with 441.
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 Southwest Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Elem. ranks higher (63.3 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 Southwest Elem.?
About 712 m in a straight line, between Dexter and Dexter in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem.: 447. Southwest Elem.: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem. and Southwest Elem. rank in Missouri?
Central Elem. is 522nd of 1,159 and Southwest Elem. is 371st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).