Cornerstone Elementary vs Southwest Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornerstone Elementary
Excelsior Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Southwest Elem.
Lawson · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
439 students
| Measure | Cornerstone Elementary Excelsior Springs, Missouri | Southwest Elem. Lawson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #746 of 1,159 | #501 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #28981 of 50,301 | #20714 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 466 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| city | Excelsior Springs | Lawson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 44.4).
- •Southwest Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Southwest Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Southwest Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 40.8%).
- •Southwest Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.1).
- •Cornerstone Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 439.
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 Cornerstone Elementary better than Southwest Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Elem. ranks higher (56.4 vs 44.4 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 Cornerstone Elementary and Southwest Elem.?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Excelsior Springs and Lawson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornerstone Elementary: 466. Southwest Elem.: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornerstone Elementary and Southwest Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cornerstone Elementary is 746th of 1,159 and Southwest Elem. is 501st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).