Early Childhood and Pat Center vs Mark Twain Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Childhood and Pat Center
Carthage · Public other · Grades PK–PK
116 students
Mark Twain Elem.
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–3
164 students
| Measure | Early Childhood and Pat Center Carthage, Missouri | Mark Twain Elem. Carthage, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #718 of 1,159 |
| National rank | – | #28050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 116 | 164 |
| Enrollment | 116 | 164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Carthage | Carthage |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early Childhood and Pat Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 57.9%).
- •Early Childhood and Pat Center does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.6).
- •Mark Twain Elem. is the larger school with 164 students compared with 116.
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 Early Childhood and Pat Center better than Mark Twain 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 Early Childhood and Pat Center and Mark Twain Elem.?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Carthage in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Childhood and Pat Center: 116. Mark Twain Elem.: 164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Childhood and Pat Center and Mark Twain Elem. rank in Missouri?
Early Childhood and Pat Center is unranked and Mark Twain Elem. is 718th of 1,159 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).