Franklin Smith Elem. vs William Bryant Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Smith Elem.
Blue Springs ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
401 students
William Bryant Elem.
Blue Springs ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
529 students
| Measure | Franklin Smith Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri | William Bryant Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #333 of 1,159 | #150 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14256 of 50,301 | #8228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ5 | Grades Kโ5 |
| Students | 401 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 74% |
| city | Blue Springs | Blue Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขWilliam Bryant Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 65.8).
- โขWilliam Bryant Elem. does better on math proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- โขWilliam Bryant Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- โขWilliam Bryant Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 41.6%).
- โขFranklin Smith Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.1).
- โขWilliam Bryant Elem. is the larger school with 529 students compared with 401.
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 William Bryant Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), William Bryant Elem. ranks higher (74.6 vs 65.8 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 Franklin Smith Elem. and William Bryant Elem.?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Blue Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Smith Elem.: 401. William Bryant Elem.: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Smith Elem. and William Bryant Elem. rank in Missouri?
Franklin Smith Elem. is 333rd of 1,159 and William Bryant Elem. is 150th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).