Fair Grove Elem. vs South Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 117 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Grove Elem.
Fair Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
550 students
South Elem.
Eldon · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
552 students
| Measure | Fair Grove Elem. Fair Grove, Missouri | South Elem. Eldon, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #535 of 1,159 | #492 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #21507 of 50,301 | #20295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 550 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Fair Grove | Eldon |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 55.2).
- •South Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •South Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Fair Grove Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 55.6%).
- •Fair Grove Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.3).
- •South Elem. is the larger school with 552 students compared with 550.
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 Fair Grove Elem. better than South Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), South Elem. ranks higher (57.0 vs 55.2 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 Fair Grove Elem. and South Elem.?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Fair Grove and Eldon in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Grove Elem.: 550. South Elem.: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Grove Elem. and South Elem. rank in Missouri?
Fair Grove Elem. is 535th of 1,159 and South Elem. is 492nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).