East Elem. vs South Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students
South Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students
| Measure | East Elem. Jefferson City, Missouri | South Elem. Jefferson City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1056 of 1,159 | #895 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #45583 of 50,301 | #35816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 286 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Jefferson City | Jefferson City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 18.8).
- •South Elem. does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •South Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •East Elem. does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.6).
- •South Elem. is the larger school with 302 students compared with 286.
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 Elem. better than South Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), South Elem. ranks higher (34.2 vs 18.8 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 Elem. and South Elem.?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Jefferson City and Jefferson City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elem.: 286. South Elem.: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elem. and South Elem. rank in Missouri?
East Elem. is 1056th of 1,159 and South Elem. is 895th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).