Faxon Elementary vs Jackson County Juvenile Ctr.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Faxon Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
322 students
Jackson County Juvenile Ctr.
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
24 students
| Measure | Faxon Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Jackson County Juvenile Ctr. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1079 of 1,159 | – |
| National rank | #46760 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 322 | 24 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 24 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson County Juvenile Ctr. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 16.7).
- •Jackson County Juvenile Ctr. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 100%).
- •Faxon Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 24.0).
- •Faxon Elementary is the larger school with 322 students compared with 24.
- •Faxon Elementary is a public school while Jackson County Juvenile Ctr. is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Faxon Elementary better than Jackson County Juvenile Ctr.?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson County Juvenile Ctr. ranks higher (76.9 vs 16.7 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 Faxon Elementary and Jackson County Juvenile Ctr.?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Faxon Elementary: 322. Jackson County Juvenile Ctr.: 24. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Faxon Elementary and Jackson County Juvenile Ctr. rank in Missouri?
Faxon Elementary is 1079th of 1,159 and Jackson County Juvenile Ctr. is unranked among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).