Cowden Elem. vs Horace Mann Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 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
Horace Mann Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
| Measure | Cowden Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Horace Mann Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #775 of 1,159 | #859 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #30277 of 50,301 | #34251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 273 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowden Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 36.6).
- •Cowden Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Cowden Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 61.1%).
- •Cowden Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •Horace Mann Elem. is the larger school with 378 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 Horace Mann Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Cowden Elem. ranks higher (42.5 vs 36.6 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 Horace Mann Elem.?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowden Elem.: 273. Horace Mann Elem.: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowden Elem. and Horace Mann Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cowden Elem. is 775th of 1,159 and Horace Mann Elem. is 859th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).