Espy Elem. vs Mathews Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 832 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Espy Elem.
Nixa · Public elementary · Grades K–4
371 students
Mathews Elem.
Nixa · Public elementary · Grades K–4
457 students
| Measure | Espy Elem. Nixa, Missouri | Mathews Elem. Nixa, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 1,159 | #99 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #5243 of 50,301 | #6435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 371 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| city | Nixa | Nixa |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Espy Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 77.5).
- •Mathews Elem. does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Espy Elem. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Mathews Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 35.8%).
- •Espy Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.7).
- •Mathews Elem. is the larger school with 457 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 Mathews Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Espy Elem. ranks higher (79.5 vs 77.5 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 Mathews Elem.?
About 832 m in a straight line, between Nixa and Nixa in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Espy Elem.: 371. Mathews Elem.: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Espy Elem. and Mathews Elem. rank in Missouri?
Espy Elem. is 76th of 1,159 and Mathews Elem. is 99th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).