Eagle Heights Elementary vs Jefferson Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 498 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Heights Elementary
Smithville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
492 students
Jefferson Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Eagle Heights Elementary Smithville, Missouri | Jefferson Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #306 of 1,159 | #1028 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #13354 of 50,301 | #44031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 492 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 22% |
| city | Smithville | Cape Girardeau |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eagle Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 21.3).
- •Eagle Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 22%).
- •Eagle Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Eagle Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 100%).
- •Jefferson Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.5).
- •Jefferson Elem. is the larger school with 494 students compared with 492.
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 Eagle Heights Elementary better than Jefferson Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Eagle Heights Elementary ranks higher (67.1 vs 21.3 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 Eagle Heights Elementary and Jefferson Elem.?
About 498 km in a straight line, between Smithville and Cape Girardeau in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle Heights Elementary: 492. Jefferson Elem.: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle Heights Elementary and Jefferson Elem. rank in Missouri?
Eagle Heights Elementary is 306th of 1,159 and Jefferson Elem. is 1028th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).