Cole Elem. vs Locust St Expressive Arts Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 184 km 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
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Cole Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Locust St Expressive Arts Elem Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1110 of 1,159 | #357 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #48241 of 50,301 | #15531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 283 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 52% |
| city | ST Louis | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 13.6).
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem does better on math proficiency (52% vs 2.5%).
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 7.5%).
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 100%).
- •Cole Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.3 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 Cole Elem. better than Locust St Expressive Arts Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Locust St Expressive Arts Elem ranks higher (63.9 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 Locust St Expressive Arts Elem?
About 184 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cole Elem.: 283. Locust St Expressive Arts Elem: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cole Elem. and Locust St Expressive Arts Elem rank in Missouri?
Cole Elem. is 1110th 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).