Cowden Elem. vs Field Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowden Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
Field Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students
| Measure | Cowden Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Field Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #775 of 1,159 | #515 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #30277 of 50,301 | #21082 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 273 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Field Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 42.5).
- •Field Elem. does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Field Elem. does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Field Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 60.1%).
- •Cowden Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.0).
- •Field Elem. is the larger school with 401 students compared with 273.
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 Cowden Elem. better than Field Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Field Elem. ranks higher (55.8 vs 42.5 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 Cowden Elem. and Field Elem.?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowden Elem.: 273. Field Elem.: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowden Elem. and Field Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cowden Elem. is 775th of 1,159 and Field Elem. is 515th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).