Fair Grove Elem. vs Strafford Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 13 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
Strafford Elem.
Strafford · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
380 students
| Measure | Fair Grove Elem. Fair Grove, Missouri | Strafford Elem. Strafford, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #535 of 1,159 | #281 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #21507 of 50,301 | #12697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 550 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 54% |
| city | Fair Grove | Strafford |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Strafford Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 55.2).
- •Strafford Elem. does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Strafford Elem. does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Fair Grove Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 43.7%).
- •Strafford Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.5).
- •Fair Grove Elem. is the larger school with 550 students compared with 380.
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 Strafford Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Strafford Elem. ranks higher (68.1 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 Strafford Elem.?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Fair Grove and Strafford in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Grove Elem.: 550. Strafford Elem.: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Grove Elem. and Strafford Elem. rank in Missouri?
Fair Grove Elem. is 535th of 1,159 and Strafford Elem. is 281st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).