Franklin Smith Elem. vs Parker Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 345 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
Parker Road Elementary
Florissant · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
401 students
| Measure | Franklin Smith Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri | Parker Road Elementary Florissant, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 1,159 | #950 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14256 of 50,301 | #38888 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 401 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 26% |
| city | Blue Springs | Florissant |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Smith Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 29.5).
- •Franklin Smith Elem. does better on math proficiency (59% vs 26%).
- •Franklin Smith Elem. does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Franklin Smith Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 57.4%).
- •Franklin Smith Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.2).
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 Parker Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Smith Elem. ranks higher (65.8 vs 29.5 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 Franklin Smith Elem. and Parker Road Elementary?
About 345 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Florissant in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Smith Elem.: 401. Parker Road Elementary: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Smith Elem. and Parker Road Elementary rank in Missouri?
Franklin Smith Elem. is 333rd of 1,159 and Parker Road Elementary is 950th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).