East Carter Co. R-II Elem. vs Santa Fe Trail Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 401 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Carter Co. R-II Elem.
Ellsinore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
Santa Fe Trail Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
| Measure | East Carter Co. R-II Elem. Ellsinore, Missouri | Santa Fe Trail Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #724 of 1,159 | #804 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #28309 of 50,301 | #31415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 364 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Ellsinore | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Carter Co. R-II Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 40.8).
- •Santa Fe Trail Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •East Carter Co. R-II Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •East Carter Co. R-II Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 75.8%).
- •East Carter Co. R-II Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
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 Carter Co. R-II Elem. better than Santa Fe Trail Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), East Carter Co. R-II Elem. ranks higher (45.4 vs 40.8 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 Carter Co. R-II Elem. and Santa Fe Trail Elem.?
About 401 km in a straight line, between Ellsinore and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Carter Co. R-II Elem.: 364. Santa Fe Trail Elem.: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Carter Co. R-II Elem. and Santa Fe Trail Elem. rank in Missouri?
East Carter Co. R-II Elem. is 724th of 1,159 and Santa Fe Trail Elem. is 804th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).