Festus Elem. vs Heritage Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 76 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Festus Elem.
Festus · Public elementary · Grades K–3
1,045 students
Heritage Elementary
Wentzville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,039 students
| Measure | Festus Elem. Festus, Missouri | Heritage Elementary Wentzville, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 1,159 | #382 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #3170 of 50,301 | #16254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,045 | 1,039 |
| Enrollment | 1,045 | 1,039 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 43% |
| city | Festus | Wentzville |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Festus Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 62.8).
- •Festus Elem. does better on math proficiency (86% vs 43%).
- •Festus Elem. does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 54%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 37.5%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.7).
- •Festus Elem. is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 1,039.
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 Festus Elem. better than Heritage Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Festus Elem. ranks higher (83.4 vs 62.8 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 Festus Elem. and Heritage Elementary?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Festus and Wentzville in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Festus Elem.: 1,045. Heritage Elementary: 1,039. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Festus Elem. and Heritage Elementary rank in Missouri?
Festus Elem. is 43rd of 1,159 and Heritage Elementary is 382nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).