Fairfax Elem. vs Tarkio Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfax Elem.
Fairfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
66 students
Tarkio Elementary
Tarkio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
142 students
| Measure | Fairfax Elem. Fairfax, Missouri | Tarkio Elementary Tarkio, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 1,159 | #440 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #20668 of 50,301 | #18362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 66 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 66 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 52% |
| city | Fairfax | Tarkio |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tarkio Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 56.4).
- •Tarkio Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Tarkio Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •Fairfax Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 61.3%).
- •Fairfax Elem. does better on students per teacher (6.6 vs 6.8).
- •Tarkio Elementary is the larger school with 142 students compared with 66.
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 Fairfax Elem. better than Tarkio Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tarkio Elementary ranks higher (59.8 vs 56.4 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 Fairfax Elem. and Tarkio Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Fairfax and Tarkio in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfax Elem.: 66. Tarkio Elementary: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfax Elem. and Tarkio Elementary rank in Missouri?
Fairfax Elem. is 500th of 1,159 and Tarkio Elementary is 440th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).