East Buchanan Elem. vs Knox Co. Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 219 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Buchanan Elem.
Gower · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
267 students
Knox Co. Elem.
Edina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
268 students
| Measure | East Buchanan Elem. Gower, Missouri | Knox Co. Elem. Edina, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 1,159 | #635 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10244 of 50,301 | #24614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 267 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Gower | Edina |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Buchanan Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 50.8).
- •East Buchanan Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •East Buchanan Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.2% vs 58.2%).
- •East Buchanan Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.7).
- •Knox Co. Elem. is the larger school with 268 students compared with 267.
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 East Buchanan Elem. better than Knox Co. Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), East Buchanan Elem. ranks higher (71.5 vs 50.8 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 East Buchanan Elem. and Knox Co. Elem.?
About 219 km in a straight line, between Gower and Edina in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Buchanan Elem.: 267. Knox Co. Elem.: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Buchanan Elem. and Knox Co. Elem. rank in Missouri?
East Buchanan Elem. is 209th of 1,159 and Knox Co. Elem. is 635th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).