Eugene Field Elem. vs Thomas J. Ultican Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 207 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eugene Field Elem.
Mexico · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
418 students
Thomas J. Ultican Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | Eugene Field Elem. Mexico, Missouri | Thomas J. Ultican Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #957 of 1,159 | #107 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #39630 of 50,301 | #6845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 418 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 74% |
| city | Mexico | Blue Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas J. Ultican Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 28.3).
- •Thomas J. Ultican Elem. does better on math proficiency (74% vs 27%).
- •Thomas J. Ultican Elem. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Thomas J. Ultican Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 100%).
- •Eugene Field Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.4).
- •Thomas J. Ultican Elem. is the larger school with 419 students compared with 418.
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 Eugene Field Elem. better than Thomas J. Ultican Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas J. Ultican Elem. ranks higher (76.8 vs 28.3 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 Eugene Field Elem. and Thomas J. Ultican Elem.?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Mexico and Blue Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eugene Field Elem.: 418. Thomas J. Ultican Elem.: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eugene Field Elem. and Thomas J. Ultican Elem. rank in Missouri?
Eugene Field Elem. is 957th of 1,159 and Thomas J. Ultican Elem. is 107th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).