Dear Elem. vs Fordland Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 252 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dear Elem.
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
300 students
Fordland Elem.
Fordland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
| Measure | Dear Elem. Richmond, Missouri | Fordland Elem. Fordland, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 1,159 | #589 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #12722 of 50,301 | #22836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 300 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Richmond | Fordland |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dear Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 53.3).
- •Fordland Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 55.7%).
- •Dear Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.3).
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 Dear Elem. better than Fordland Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Dear Elem. ranks higher (68.0 vs 53.3 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 Dear Elem. and Fordland Elem.?
About 252 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Fordland in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dear Elem.: 300. Fordland Elem.: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dear Elem. and Fordland Elem. rank in Missouri?
Dear Elem. is 283rd of 1,159 and Fordland Elem. is 589th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).