Cowden Elem. vs Holland Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 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
Holland Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
| Measure | Cowden Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Holland Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #775 of 1,159 | #744 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #30277 of 50,301 | #28919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 273 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holland Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 42.5).
- •Holland Elem. does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Cowden Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Cowden Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 70.6%).
- •Holland Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.4).
- •Cowden Elem. is the larger school with 273 students compared with 218.
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 Holland Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Holland Elem. ranks higher (44.5 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 Holland Elem.?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowden Elem.: 273. Holland Elem.: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowden Elem. and Holland Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cowden Elem. is 775th of 1,159 and Holland Elem. is 744th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).