Franklin Smith Elem. vs Liggett Trail Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Smith Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students
Liggett Trail Education Center
Blue Springs · Public other · Grades PK–12
159 students
| Measure | Franklin Smith Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri | Liggett Trail Education Center Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #333 of 1,159 | – |
| National rank | #14256 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 401 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | – |
| Math proficiency | 59% | – |
| city | Blue Springs | Blue Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liggett Trail Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 41.6%).
- •Liggett Trail Education Center does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 12.2).
- •Franklin Smith Elem. is the larger school with 401 students compared with 159.
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 Franklin Smith Elem. better than Liggett Trail Education Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Franklin Smith Elem. and Liggett Trail Education Center?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Blue Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Smith Elem.: 401. Liggett Trail Education Center: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Smith Elem. and Liggett Trail Education Center rank in Missouri?
Franklin Smith Elem. is 333rd of 1,159 and Liggett Trail Education Center is unranked among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).