Espy Elem. vs John Thomas School of Discover
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Espy Elem.
Nixa · Public elementary · Grades K–4
371 students
John Thomas School of Discover
Nixa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
493 students
| Measure | Espy Elem. Nixa, Missouri | John Thomas School of Discover Nixa, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 1,159 | #127 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #5243 of 50,301 | #7521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 371 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Nixa | Nixa |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Espy Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 75.7).
- •Espy Elem. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •John Thomas School of Discover does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 35.8%).
- •Espy Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.9).
- •John Thomas School of Discover is the larger school with 493 students compared with 371.
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 Espy Elem. better than John Thomas School of Discover?
On the Success Index (US), Espy Elem. ranks higher (79.5 vs 75.7 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 Espy Elem. and John Thomas School of Discover?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Nixa and Nixa in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Espy Elem.: 371. John Thomas School of Discover: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Espy Elem. and John Thomas School of Discover rank in Missouri?
Espy Elem. is 76th of 1,159 and John Thomas School of Discover is 127th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).