Ellis Elem. vs Fordland Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 298 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellis Elem.
Plattsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
301 students
Fordland Elem.
Fordland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
| Measure | Ellis Elem. Plattsburg, Missouri | Fordland Elem. Fordland, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #682 of 1,159 | #589 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #26545 of 50,301 | #22836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 301 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Plattsburg | Fordland |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fordland Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 47.9).
- •Fordland Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Ellis Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 46.7%).
- •Ellis Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.3).
- •Ellis Elem. is the larger school with 301 students compared with 300.
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 Ellis Elem. better than Fordland Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Fordland Elem. ranks higher (53.3 vs 47.9 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 Ellis Elem. and Fordland Elem.?
About 298 km in a straight line, between Plattsburg and Fordland in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellis Elem.: 301. Fordland Elem.: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellis Elem. and Fordland Elem. rank in Missouri?
Ellis Elem. is 682nd of 1,159 and Fordland Elem. is 589th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).