Discovery Elementary vs Halls Ferry Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
St. Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–4
394 students
Halls Ferry Elementary
Florissant · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
394 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary St. Charles, Missouri | Halls Ferry Elementary Florissant, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 1,159 | #955 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #15514 of 50,301 | #39519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 394 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 28% |
| city | St. Charles | Florissant |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 28.5).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 57.4%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 23.2).
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 Discovery Elementary better than Halls Ferry Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (63.9 vs 28.5 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 Discovery Elementary and Halls Ferry Elementary?
About 16 km in a straight line, between St. Charles and Florissant in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 394. Halls Ferry Elementary: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Halls Ferry Elementary rank in Missouri?
Discovery Elementary is 356th of 1,159 and Halls Ferry Elementary is 955th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).