Davidson Elementary vs Lakewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davidson Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students
Lakewood Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students
| Measure | Davidson Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Lakewood Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #790 of 1,159 | #762 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #30987 of 50,301 | #29822 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 566 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 41.4).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 64.5%).
- •Davidson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.2).
- •Davidson Elementary is the larger school with 566 students compared with 185.
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 Davidson Elementary better than Lakewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary ranks higher (43.2 vs 41.4 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 Davidson Elementary and Lakewood Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davidson Elementary: 566. Lakewood Elementary: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davidson Elementary and Lakewood Elementary rank in Missouri?
Davidson Elementary is 790th of 1,159 and Lakewood Elementary is 762nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).