Crossroads Elem. vs Independence Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossroads Elem.
Dardenne Prairie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
757 students
Independence Elem.
ST Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
762 students
| Measure | Crossroads Elem. Dardenne Prairie, Missouri | Independence Elem. ST Charles, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #96 of 1,159 | #53 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #6184 of 50,301 | #3897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 757 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 70% |
| city | Dardenne Prairie | ST Charles |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 77.9).
- •Independence Elem. does better on math proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Independence Elem. does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 64%).
- •Independence Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 15.2%).
- •Crossroads Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.7).
- •Independence Elem. is the larger school with 762 students compared with 757.
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 Crossroads Elem. better than Independence Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elem. ranks higher (82.0 vs 77.9 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 Crossroads Elem. and Independence Elem.?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Dardenne Prairie and ST Charles in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crossroads Elem.: 757. Independence Elem.: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crossroads Elem. and Independence Elem. rank in Missouri?
Crossroads Elem. is 96th of 1,159 and Independence Elem. is 53rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).