Chesterfield Elem. vs Richards Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesterfield Elem.
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
Richards Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
389 students
| Measure | Chesterfield Elem. Chesterfield, Missouri | Richards Elem. West Plains, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 1,159 | #728 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #1087 of 50,301 | #28416 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 389 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.4% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 39% |
| city | Chesterfield | West Plains |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chesterfield Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 45.3).
- •Chesterfield Elem. does better on math proficiency (77% vs 39%).
- •Chesterfield Elem. does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 51%).
- •Chesterfield Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 63%).
- •Chesterfield Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.0).
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 Chesterfield Elem. better than Richards Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Chesterfield Elem. ranks higher (88.7 vs 45.3 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 Chesterfield Elem. and Richards Elem.?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and West Plains in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesterfield Elem.: 389. Richards Elem.: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesterfield Elem. and Richards Elem. rank in Missouri?
Chesterfield Elem. is 6th of 1,159 and Richards Elem. is 728th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).