Donald D. Siegrist Elem. vs Lucy Wortham James Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 313 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald D. Siegrist Elem.
Platte City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
679 students
Lucy Wortham James Elem.
ST James · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
681 students
| Measure | Donald D. Siegrist Elem. Platte City, Missouri | Lucy Wortham James Elem. ST James, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 1,159 | #487 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #6518 of 50,301 | #20213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 679 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 52% |
| city | Platte City | ST James |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald D. Siegrist Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 57.1).
- •Donald D. Siegrist Elem. does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Donald D. Siegrist Elem. does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 46%).
- •Donald D. Siegrist Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 51.8%).
- •Lucy Wortham James Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.1).
- •Lucy Wortham James Elem. is the larger school with 681 students compared with 679.
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 Donald D. Siegrist Elem. better than Lucy Wortham James Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Donald D. Siegrist Elem. ranks higher (77.3 vs 57.1 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 Donald D. Siegrist Elem. and Lucy Wortham James Elem.?
About 313 km in a straight line, between Platte City and ST James in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald D. Siegrist Elem.: 679. Lucy Wortham James Elem.: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald D. Siegrist Elem. and Lucy Wortham James Elem. rank in Missouri?
Donald D. Siegrist Elem. is 103rd of 1,159 and Lucy Wortham James Elem. is 487th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).