Clardy Elementary vs Linden West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clardy Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
Linden West Elementary
Gladstone · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Clardy Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Linden West Elementary Gladstone, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 1,159 | #773 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #15232 of 50,301 | #30162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 477 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 47% |
| city | Kansas City | Gladstone |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clardy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 42.7).
- •Clardy Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Clardy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Clardy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 62.7%).
- •Linden West Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.4).
- •Linden West Elementary is the larger school with 501 students compared with 477.
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 Clardy Elementary better than Linden West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Clardy Elementary ranks higher (64.3 vs 42.7 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 Clardy Elementary and Linden West Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Gladstone in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clardy Elementary: 477. Linden West Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clardy Elementary and Linden West Elementary rank in Missouri?
Clardy Elementary is 351st of 1,159 and Linden West Elementary is 773rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).