Cowden Elem. vs Kickapoo High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.7 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
Kickapoo High
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,923 students
| Measure | Cowden Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Kickapoo High Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #775 of 1,159 | #151 of 497 |
| National rank | #30277 of 50,301 | #5821 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 273 | 1,923 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 1,923 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kickapoo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 42.5).
- •Kickapoo High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Kickapoo High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Kickapoo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 60.1%).
- •Cowden Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.4).
- •Kickapoo High is the larger school with 1,923 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 Kickapoo High?
On the Success Index (US), Kickapoo High ranks higher (59.9 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 Kickapoo High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowden Elem.: 273. Kickapoo High: 1,923. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowden Elem. and Kickapoo High rank in Missouri?
Cowden Elem. is 775th of 1,159 and Kickapoo High is 151st of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).