Clardy Elementary vs Pathfinder Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.4 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
Pathfinder Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
| Measure | Clardy Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Pathfinder Elem. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #351 of 1,159 | #238 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #15232 of 50,301 | #11180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 477 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pathfinder Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 64.3).
- •Clardy Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Pathfinder Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 42.1%).
- •Pathfinder Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.4).
- •Clardy Elementary is the larger school with 477 students compared with 409.
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 Pathfinder Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Pathfinder Elem. ranks higher (70.2 vs 64.3 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 Clardy Elementary and Pathfinder Elem.?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clardy Elementary: 477. Pathfinder Elem.: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clardy Elementary and Pathfinder Elem. rank in Missouri?
Clardy Elementary is 351st of 1,159 and Pathfinder Elem. is 238th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).