Fair Grove Elem. vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 226 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
Whittier Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
550 students
| Measure | Fair Grove Elem. Fair Grove, Missouri | Whittier Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #535 of 1,159 | #1052 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #21507 of 50,301 | #45380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 550 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| city | Fair Grove | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fair Grove Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 19.2).
- •Fair Grove Elem. does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Fair Grove Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 20%).
- •Fair Grove Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 100%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.5).
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 Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fair Grove Elem. ranks higher (55.2 vs 19.2 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 Whittier Elementary?
About 226 km in a straight line, between Fair Grove and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Grove Elem.: 550. Whittier Elementary: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Grove Elem. and Whittier Elementary rank in Missouri?
Fair Grove Elem. is 535th of 1,159 and Whittier Elementary is 1052nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).