Chaffee Jr.-Sr. High vs Kelso Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaffee Jr.-Sr. High
Chaffee · Public high · Grades 7–12
269 students
Kelso Elem.
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
199 students
| Measure | Chaffee Jr.-Sr. High Chaffee, Missouri | Kelso Elem. Benton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #407 of 497 | #108 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #12340 of 16,910 | #6884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 269 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | Chaffee | Benton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelso Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 34.3).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 54.6%).
- •Chaffee Jr.-Sr. High does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.4).
- •Chaffee Jr.-Sr. High is the larger school with 269 students compared with 199.
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 Chaffee Jr.-Sr. High better than Kelso Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Kelso Elem. ranks higher (76.7 vs 34.3 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 Chaffee Jr.-Sr. High and Kelso Elem.?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Chaffee and Benton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaffee Jr.-Sr. High: 269. Kelso Elem.: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaffee Jr.-Sr. High and Kelso Elem. rank in Missouri?
Chaffee Jr.-Sr. High is 407th of 497 and Kelso Elem. is 108th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).