Cole Elem. vs The Biome
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 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
The Biome
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
167 students
| Measure | Cole Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | The Biome St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1110 of 1,159 | #1029 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #48241 of 50,301 | #44136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 283 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| city | ST Louis | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Biome scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 13.6).
- •The Biome does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •The Biome does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 7.5%).
- •The Biome does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 100%).
- •The Biome does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.3).
- •Cole Elem. is the larger school with 283 students compared with 167.
- •Cole Elem. is a public school while The Biome 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 The Biome?
On the Success Index (US), The Biome ranks higher (21.2 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 The Biome?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cole Elem.: 283. The Biome: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cole Elem. and The Biome rank in Missouri?
Cole Elem. is 1110th of 1,159 and The Biome is 1029th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).