Fairview Elem. vs Richards Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students
Richards Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
389 students
| Measure | Fairview Elem. West Plains, Missouri | Richards Elem. West Plains, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #707 of 1,159 | #728 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #27606 of 50,301 | #28416 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 466 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| city | West Plains | West Plains |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 45.3).
- •Fairview Elem. does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Richards Elem. does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •Fairview Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 63%).
- •Fairview Elem. is the larger school with 466 students compared with 389.
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 Richards Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Elem. ranks higher (46.4 vs 45.3 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 Richards Elem.?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between West Plains and West Plains in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elem.: 466. Richards Elem.: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elem. and Richards Elem. rank in Missouri?
Fairview Elem. is 707th of 1,159 and Richards Elem. is 728th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).