Danforth Elem. vs Earl Nance Sr. Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danforth Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
Earl Nance Sr. Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
321 students
| Measure | Danforth Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Earl Nance Sr. Elem. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1158 of 1,159 | #1140 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #50181 of 50,301 | #49228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 274 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Earl Nance Sr. Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.8 vs 5.3).
- •Danforth Elem. does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Earl Nance Sr. Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.3).
- •Earl Nance Sr. Elem. is the larger school with 321 students compared with 274.
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 Danforth Elem. better than Earl Nance Sr. Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Earl Nance Sr. Elem. ranks higher (10.8 vs 5.3 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 Danforth Elem. and Earl Nance Sr. Elem.?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danforth Elem.: 274. Earl Nance Sr. Elem.: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danforth Elem. and Earl Nance Sr. Elem. rank in Missouri?
Danforth Elem. is 1158th of 1,159 and Earl Nance Sr. Elem. is 1140th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).