Cowden Elem. vs Sunshine 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
Sunshine Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | Cowden Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Sunshine Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #775 of 1,159 | #669 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #30277 of 50,301 | #26257 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 273 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunshine Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 42.5).
- •Sunshine Elem. does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Sunshine Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Cowden Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 73.4%).
- •Sunshine Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
- •Sunshine Elem. is the larger school with 353 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 Sunshine Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Sunshine Elem. ranks higher (48.4 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 Sunshine Elem.?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowden Elem.: 273. Sunshine Elem.: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowden Elem. and Sunshine Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cowden Elem. is 775th of 1,159 and Sunshine Elem. is 669th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).