Compass Elementary vs Meadowbrook Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Elementary
Platte City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
Meadowbrook Elementary
Gladstone · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
| Measure | Compass Elementary Platte City, Missouri | Meadowbrook Elementary Gladstone, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 1,159 | #604 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10638 of 50,301 | #23334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 527 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| city | Platte City | Gladstone |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Compass Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 52.6).
- •Compass Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Compass Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Compass Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 55%).
- •Compass Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.7).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary is the larger school with 529 students compared with 527.
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 Compass Elementary better than Meadowbrook Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Compass Elementary ranks higher (70.9 vs 52.6 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 Compass Elementary and Meadowbrook Elementary?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Platte City and Gladstone in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compass Elementary: 527. Meadowbrook Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compass Elementary and Meadowbrook Elementary rank in Missouri?
Compass Elementary is 224th of 1,159 and Meadowbrook Elementary is 604th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).