David Harrison Elementary vs Jeffries 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.
David Harrison Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
371 students
Jeffries Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | David Harrison Elementary Springfield, Missouri | Jeffries Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 1,159 | #849 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11223 of 50,301 | #34041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 371 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.5% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 31% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Harrison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 36.9).
- •David Harrison Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •David Harrison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •David Harrison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.5% vs 64.9%).
- •Jeffries Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.7).
- •Jeffries Elem. is the larger school with 405 students compared with 371.
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 David Harrison Elementary better than Jeffries Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), David Harrison Elementary ranks higher (70.1 vs 36.9 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 David Harrison Elementary and Jeffries Elem.?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Harrison Elementary: 371. Jeffries Elem.: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Harrison Elementary and Jeffries Elem. rank in Missouri?
David Harrison Elementary is 239th of 1,159 and Jeffries Elem. is 849th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).