Cler-Mont Elem. vs Elm Grove Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cler-Mont Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–4
298 students
Elm Grove Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–4
305 students
| Measure | Cler-Mont Elem. Independence, Missouri | Elm Grove Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #821 of 1,159 | #514 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #32319 of 50,301 | #21079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 298 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elm Grove Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 39.4).
- •Elm Grove Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Elm Grove Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Cler-Mont Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 68.9%).
- •Elm Grove Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.5).
- •Elm Grove Elem. is the larger school with 305 students compared with 298.
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 Cler-Mont Elem. better than Elm Grove Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Elm Grove Elem. ranks higher (55.8 vs 39.4 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 Cler-Mont Elem. and Elm Grove Elem.?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cler-Mont Elem.: 298. Elm Grove Elem.: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cler-Mont Elem. and Elm Grove Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cler-Mont Elem. is 821st of 1,159 and Elm Grove Elem. is 514th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).