Ellis Elem. vs South Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 225 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
South Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students
| Measure | Ellis Elem. Plattsburg, Missouri | South Elem. Jefferson City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #682 of 1,159 | #895 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #26545 of 50,301 | #35816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 301 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Plattsburg | Jefferson City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellis Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 34.2).
- •South Elem. does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Ellis Elem. does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Ellis Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 100%).
- •South Elem. is the larger school with 302 students compared with 301.
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 South Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Ellis Elem. ranks higher (47.9 vs 34.2 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 South Elem.?
About 225 km in a straight line, between Plattsburg and Jefferson City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellis Elem.: 301. South Elem.: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellis Elem. and South Elem. rank in Missouri?
Ellis Elem. is 682nd of 1,159 and South Elem. is 895th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).