Dear Elem. vs Kelsey Norman Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 251 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
Kelsey Norman Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
| Measure | Dear Elem. Richmond, Missouri | Kelsey Norman Elem. Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 1,159 | #539 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #12722 of 50,301 | #21592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 300 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Richmond | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dear Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 55.1).
- •Dear Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 63.7%).
- •Dear Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.0).
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 Kelsey Norman Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Dear Elem. ranks higher (68.0 vs 55.1 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 Kelsey Norman Elem.?
About 251 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dear Elem.: 300. Kelsey Norman Elem.: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dear Elem. and Kelsey Norman Elem. rank in Missouri?
Dear Elem. is 283rd of 1,159 and Kelsey Norman Elem. is 539th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).