Delaware Elem. vs Sunshine Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delaware Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
347 students
Sunshine Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | Delaware Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Sunshine Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #739 of 1,159 | #669 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #28783 of 50,301 | #26257 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 347 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunshine Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 44.7).
- •Sunshine Elem. does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Sunshine Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Delaware Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 73.4%).
- •Delaware Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.1).
- •Sunshine Elem. is the larger school with 353 students compared with 347.
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 Delaware Elem. better than Sunshine Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Sunshine Elem. ranks higher (48.4 vs 44.7 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 Delaware Elem. and Sunshine Elem.?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delaware Elem.: 347. Sunshine Elem.: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delaware Elem. and Sunshine Elem. rank in Missouri?
Delaware Elem. is 739th of 1,159 and Sunshine Elem. is 669th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).