Espy Elem. vs Lusher Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 327 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Espy Elem.
Nixa ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ4
371 students
Lusher Elem.
Florissant ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ5
371 students
| Measure | Espy Elem. Nixa, Missouri | Lusher Elem. Florissant, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 1,159 | #1024 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #5243 of 50,301 | #43912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ4 | Grades PKโ5 |
| Students | 371 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 26% |
| city | Nixa | Florissant |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขEspy Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 21.5).
- โขEspy Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 26%).
- โขEspy Elem. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 36%).
- โขEspy Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 100%).
- โขEspy Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.3).
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 Lusher Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Espy Elem. ranks higher (79.5 vs 21.5 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 Lusher Elem.?
About 327 km in a straight line, between Nixa and Florissant in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Espy Elem.: 371. Lusher Elem.: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Espy Elem. and Lusher Elem. rank in Missouri?
Espy Elem. is 76th of 1,159 and Lusher Elem. is 1024th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).