Dewey Sch.-Internat'l. Studies vs Ralph M. Captain Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dewey Sch.-Internat'l. Studies
ST Louis Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ5
337 students
Ralph M. Captain Elem.
Clayton Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
286 students
| Measure | Dewey Sch.-Internat'l. Studies ST Louis, Missouri | Ralph M. Captain Elem. Clayton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1063 of 1,159 | #7 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #45999 of 50,301 | #1101 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PKβ5 | Grades Kβ5 |
| Students | 337 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 4.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 67% |
| city | ST Louis | Clayton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Ralph M. Captain Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 18.1).
- β’Ralph M. Captain Elem. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- β’Ralph M. Captain Elem. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- β’Ralph M. Captain Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.2% vs 100%).
- β’Ralph M. Captain Elem. does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.5).
- β’Dewey Sch.-Internat'l. Studies is the larger school with 337 students compared with 286.
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 Dewey Sch.-Internat'l. Studies better than Ralph M. Captain Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph M. Captain Elem. ranks higher (88.7 vs 18.1 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 Dewey Sch.-Internat'l. Studies and Ralph M. Captain Elem.?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Clayton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewey Sch.-Internat'l. Studies: 337. Ralph M. Captain Elem.: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewey Sch.-Internat'l. Studies and Ralph M. Captain Elem. rank in Missouri?
Dewey Sch.-Internat'l. Studies is 1063rd of 1,159 and Ralph M. Captain Elem. is 7th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).