Field Elem. vs Pershing Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Field Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students
Pershing Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
142 students
| Measure | Field Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Pershing Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 1,159 | #854 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #21082 of 50,301 | #34120 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 401 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 22% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Field Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 36.8).
- •Field Elem. does better on math proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Field Elem. does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Field Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 53.5%).
- •Pershing Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.0).
- •Field Elem. is the larger school with 401 students compared with 142.
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 Field Elem. better than Pershing Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Field Elem. ranks higher (55.8 vs 36.8 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 Field Elem. and Pershing Elem.?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Field Elem.: 401. Pershing Elem.: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Field Elem. and Pershing Elem. rank in Missouri?
Field Elem. is 515th of 1,159 and Pershing Elem. is 854th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).