Community Elem. vs La Plata Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 120 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Elem.
Laddonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
144 students
La Plata Elem.
La Plata · Public elementary · Grades K–6
145 students
| Measure | Community Elem. Laddonia, Missouri | La Plata Elem. La Plata, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #605 of 1,159 | #339 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #23381 of 50,301 | #14654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 144 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Laddonia | La Plata |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Plata Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 52.5).
- •La Plata Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Community Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •La Plata Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 57.6%).
- •La Plata Elem. does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.3).
- •La Plata Elem. is the larger school with 145 students compared with 144.
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 Community Elem. better than La Plata Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), La Plata Elem. ranks higher (65.2 vs 52.5 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 Community Elem. and La Plata Elem.?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Laddonia and La Plata in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Elem.: 144. La Plata Elem.: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Elem. and La Plata Elem. rank in Missouri?
Community Elem. is 605th of 1,159 and La Plata Elem. is 339th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).