Danforth Elem. vs Gibson Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.7 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
Gibson Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
| Measure | Danforth Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Gibson Elem. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1158 of 1,159 | #1059 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #50181 of 50,301 | #45724 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 274 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gibson Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 5.3).
- •Gibson Elem. does better on math proficiency (7% vs 2.5%).
- •Gibson Elem. does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Gibson Elem. does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.3).
- •Gibson Elem. is the larger school with 387 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 Gibson Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Gibson Elem. ranks higher (18.6 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 Gibson Elem.?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danforth Elem.: 274. Gibson Elem.: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danforth Elem. and Gibson Elem. rank in Missouri?
Danforth Elem. is 1158th of 1,159 and Gibson Elem. is 1059th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).