Clippard Elem. vs Jefferson Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clippard Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
383 students
Jefferson Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Clippard Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri | Jefferson Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #977 of 1,159 | #1028 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #41192 of 50,301 | #44031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 383 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clippard Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 21.3).
- •Clippard Elem. does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Clippard Elem. does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Clippard Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.0).
- •Jefferson Elem. is the larger school with 494 students compared with 383.
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 Clippard Elem. better than Jefferson Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Clippard Elem. ranks higher (25.8 vs 21.3 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 Clippard Elem. and Jefferson Elem.?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Cape Girardeau and Cape Girardeau in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clippard Elem.: 383. Jefferson Elem.: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clippard Elem. and Jefferson Elem. rank in Missouri?
Clippard Elem. is 977th of 1,159 and Jefferson Elem. is 1028th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).