Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. vs Lone Dell Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr.
Arnold · Public other · Grades PK–PK
125 students
Lone Dell Elem.
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. Arnold, Missouri | Lone Dell Elem. Arnold, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #149 of 1,159 |
| National rank | – | #8204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 125 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 66% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Arnold | Arnold |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 38.6%).
- •Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. does better on students per teacher (6.6 vs 11.2).
- •Lone Dell Elem. is the larger school with 381 students compared with 125.
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 Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. better than Lone Dell Elem.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. and Lone Dell Elem.?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Arnold and Arnold in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr.: 125. Lone Dell Elem.: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. and Lone Dell Elem. rank in Missouri?
Don Earl Early Childhood Ctr. is unranked and Lone Dell Elem. is 149th of 1,159 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).