Daniel Young Elem. vs Maplewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Young Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
Maplewood Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
| Measure | Daniel Young Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri | Maplewood Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 1,159 | #547 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #7882 of 50,301 | #21815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 330 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | Blue Springs | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel Young Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 54.8).
- •Daniel Young Elem. does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Daniel Young Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Daniel Young Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 62.7%).
- •Maplewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.2).
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 Daniel Young Elem. better than Maplewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Daniel Young Elem. ranks higher (75.1 vs 54.8 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 Daniel Young Elem. and Maplewood Elementary?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Young Elem.: 330. Maplewood Elementary: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Young Elem. and Maplewood Elementary rank in Missouri?
Daniel Young Elem. is 137th of 1,159 and Maplewood Elementary is 547th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).