Fairview Elem. vs Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
| Measure | Fairview Elem. Columbia, Missouri | Ulysses S. Grant Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #286 of 1,159 | #185 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #12802 of 50,301 | #9546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 471 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 67.9).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Fairview Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 31.1%).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.7).
- •Fairview Elem. is the larger school with 471 students compared with 296.
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 Fairview Elem. better than Ulysses S. Grant Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Ulysses S. Grant Elem. ranks higher (72.6 vs 67.9 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 Fairview Elem. and Ulysses S. Grant Elem.?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elem.: 471. Ulysses S. Grant Elem.: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elem. and Ulysses S. Grant Elem. rank in Missouri?
Fairview Elem. is 286th of 1,159 and Ulysses S. Grant Elem. is 185th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).