Cordill-Mason Elem. vs Lucy Wortham James Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 256 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cordill-Mason Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
681 students
Lucy Wortham James Elem.
ST James · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
681 students
| Measure | Cordill-Mason Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri | Lucy Wortham James Elem. ST James, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 1,159 | #487 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #5240 of 50,301 | #20213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 681 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 52% |
| city | Blue Springs | ST James |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cordill-Mason Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 57.1).
- •Cordill-Mason Elem. does better on math proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Cordill-Mason Elem. does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 46%).
- •Cordill-Mason Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 51.8%).
- •Lucy Wortham James Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.6).
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 Cordill-Mason Elem. better than Lucy Wortham James Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Cordill-Mason Elem. ranks higher (79.5 vs 57.1 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 Cordill-Mason Elem. and Lucy Wortham James Elem.?
About 256 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and ST James in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cordill-Mason Elem.: 681. Lucy Wortham James Elem.: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cordill-Mason Elem. and Lucy Wortham James Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cordill-Mason Elem. is 75th of 1,159 and Lucy Wortham James Elem. is 487th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).