Davidson Elementary vs Meadowbrook Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.3 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
Meadowbrook Elementary
Gladstone · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
| Measure | Davidson Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Meadowbrook Elementary Gladstone, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #790 of 1,159 | #604 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #30987 of 50,301 | #23334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 566 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 48% |
| city | Kansas City | Gladstone |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowbrook Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 41.4).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 64.5%).
- •Davidson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Davidson Elementary is the larger school with 566 students compared with 529.
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 Meadowbrook Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowbrook Elementary ranks higher (52.6 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 Meadowbrook Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Gladstone in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davidson Elementary: 566. Meadowbrook Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davidson Elementary and Meadowbrook Elementary rank in Missouri?
Davidson Elementary is 790th of 1,159 and Meadowbrook Elementary is 604th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).