Field Elem. vs Lafayette High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Field Elem.
ST Joseph · Public elementary · Grades K–6
336 students
Lafayette High
ST Joseph · Public high · Grades 9–12
644 students
| Measure | Field Elem. ST Joseph, Missouri | Lafayette High ST Joseph, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 1,159 | #375 of 497 |
| National rank | #13358 of 50,301 | #11142 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 336 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 32% |
| city | ST Joseph | ST Joseph |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Field Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 39.2).
- •Field Elem. does better on math proficiency (71% vs 32%).
- •Field Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Field Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 100%).
- •Lafayette High does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.0).
- •Lafayette High is the larger school with 644 students compared with 336.
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 Lafayette High?
On the Success Index (US), Field Elem. ranks higher (67.1 vs 39.2 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 Lafayette High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between ST Joseph and ST Joseph in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Field Elem.: 336. Lafayette High: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Field Elem. and Lafayette High rank in Missouri?
Field Elem. is 307th of 1,159 and Lafayette High is 375th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).