Claymont Elem. vs John Nowlin Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 330 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claymont Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
John Nowlin Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
| Measure | Claymont Elem. Ballwin, Missouri | John Nowlin Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #88 of 1,159 | #195 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #5657 of 50,301 | #9929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 460 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.4% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| city | Ballwin | Blue Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Claymont Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 72.0).
- •Claymont Elem. does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Claymont Elem. does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Claymont Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.4% vs 38%).
- •John Nowlin Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
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 Claymont Elem. better than John Nowlin Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Claymont Elem. ranks higher (78.8 vs 72.0 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 Claymont Elem. and John Nowlin Elem.?
About 330 km in a straight line, between Ballwin and Blue Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claymont Elem.: 460. John Nowlin Elem.: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claymont Elem. and John Nowlin Elem. rank in Missouri?
Claymont Elem. is 88th of 1,159 and John Nowlin Elem. is 195th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).