Clark Elem. vs Locust St Expressive Arts Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 174 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Clark Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Locust St Expressive Arts Elem Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 1,159 | #357 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #2936 of 50,301 | #15531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 283 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.7% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | ST Louis | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 63.9).
- •Clark Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Clark Elem. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Clark Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 45.6%).
- •Clark Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
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 Clark Elem. better than Locust St Expressive Arts Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Clark Elem. ranks higher (83.9 vs 63.9 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 Clark Elem. and Locust St Expressive Arts Elem?
About 174 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Elem.: 283. Locust St Expressive Arts Elem: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Elem. and Locust St Expressive Arts Elem rank in Missouri?
Clark Elem. is 38th of 1,159 and Locust St Expressive Arts Elem is 357th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).