Fordland Elem. vs Lake Road Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fordland Elem.
Fordland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
Lake Road Elem.
Poplar Bluff · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
300 students
| Measure | Fordland Elem. Fordland, Missouri | Lake Road Elem. Poplar Bluff, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 1,159 | #287 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #22836 of 50,301 | #12815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 300 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 82% |
| city | Fordland | Poplar Bluff |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Road Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 53.3).
- •Lake Road Elem. does better on math proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Lake Road Elem. does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Fordland Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 100%).
- •Lake Road Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.3).
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 Fordland Elem. better than Lake Road Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Road Elem. ranks higher (67.9 vs 53.3 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 Fordland Elem. and Lake Road Elem.?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Fordland and Poplar Bluff in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fordland Elem.: 300. Lake Road Elem.: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fordland Elem. and Lake Road Elem. rank in Missouri?
Fordland Elem. is 589th of 1,159 and Lake Road Elem. is 287th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).