Fairmount Elem. vs Sugar Creek Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmount Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Sugar Creek Elem.
Sugar Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
134 students
| Measure | Fairmount Elem. Independence, Missouri | Sugar Creek Elem. Sugar Creek, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #890 of 1,159 | #914 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #35571 of 50,301 | #36695 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 313 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Independence | Sugar Creek |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmount Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 32.9).
- •Fairmount Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 85.1%).
- •Fairmount Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.9).
- •Fairmount Elem. is the larger school with 313 students compared with 134.
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 Fairmount Elem. better than Sugar Creek Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmount Elem. ranks higher (34.5 vs 32.9 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 Fairmount Elem. and Sugar Creek Elem.?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Independence and Sugar Creek in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmount Elem.: 313. Sugar Creek Elem.: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmount Elem. and Sugar Creek Elem. rank in Missouri?
Fairmount Elem. is 890th of 1,159 and Sugar Creek Elem. is 914th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).