Cole Elem. vs Grand Center Arts Acad Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 814 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cole Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
283 students
Grand Center Arts Acad Middle
St. Louis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
218 students
| Measure | Cole Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Grand Center Arts Acad Middle St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1110 of 1,159 | #344 of 392 |
| National rank | #48241 of 50,301 | #12878 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 283 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 21% |
| city | ST Louis | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Center Arts Acad Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 13.6).
- •Grand Center Arts Acad Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 2.5%).
- •Grand Center Arts Acad Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 7.5%).
- •Cole Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.5).
- •Cole Elem. is the larger school with 283 students compared with 218.
- •Cole Elem. is a public school while Grand Center Arts Acad Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cole Elem. better than Grand Center Arts Acad Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Center Arts Acad Middle ranks higher (24.9 vs 13.6 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 Cole Elem. and Grand Center Arts Acad Middle?
About 814 m in a straight line, between ST Louis and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cole Elem.: 283. Grand Center Arts Acad Middle: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cole Elem. and Grand Center Arts Acad Middle rank in Missouri?
Cole Elem. is 1110th of 1,159 and Grand Center Arts Acad Middle is 344th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).