Central Elementary vs Cooter Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Steele · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
235 students
Cooter Elem.
Cooter · Public elementary · Grades K–6
79 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Steele, Missouri | Cooter Elem. Cooter, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1014 of 1,159 | #822 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #43320 of 50,301 | #32387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 235 | 79 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 79 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 34.5% |
| city | Steele | Cooter |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooter Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 22.4).
- •Cooter Elem. does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 22%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34.5%).
- •Cooter Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 100%).
- •Cooter Elem. does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.1).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 235 students compared with 79.
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 Elementary better than Cooter Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Cooter Elem. ranks higher (39.3 vs 22.4 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 Elementary and Cooter Elem.?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Steele and Cooter in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 235. Cooter Elem.: 79. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Cooter Elem. rank in Missouri?
Central Elementary is 1014th of 1,159 and Cooter Elem. is 822nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).