Contract vs George Melcher Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Contract
Kansas City · Public other · Grades PK–12
32 students
George Melcher Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
341 students
| Measure | Contract Kansas City, Missouri | George Melcher Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1118 of 1,159 |
| National rank | – | #48677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 32 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 32 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 17% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Melcher Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •George Melcher Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Contract does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 100%).
- •George Melcher Elementary is the larger school with 341 students compared with 32.
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 Contract better than George Melcher Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Contract and George Melcher Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Contract: 32. George Melcher Elementary: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Contract and George Melcher Elementary rank in Missouri?
Contract is unranked and George Melcher Elementary is 1118th of 1,159 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).