Crane Elem. vs Salem Upper Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 198 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crane Elem.
Crane · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
336 students
Salem Upper Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
335 students
| Measure | Crane Elem. Crane, Missouri | Salem Upper Elem. Salem, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #772 of 1,159 | #945 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #30138 of 50,301 | #38570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 336 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| city | Crane | Salem |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crane Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 30.0).
- •Salem Upper Elem. does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Crane Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Crane Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 100%).
- •Crane Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.4).
- •Crane Elem. is the larger school with 336 students compared with 335.
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 Crane Elem. better than Salem Upper Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Crane Elem. ranks higher (42.7 vs 30.0 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 Crane Elem. and Salem Upper Elem.?
About 198 km in a straight line, between Crane and Salem in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crane Elem.: 336. Salem Upper Elem.: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crane Elem. and Salem Upper Elem. rank in Missouri?
Crane Elem. is 772nd of 1,159 and Salem Upper Elem. is 945th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).