Gainesville Elem. vs Griffith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 302 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gainesville Elem.
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
292 students
Griffith Elementary
Ferguson · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
292 students
| Measure | Gainesville Elem. Gainesville, Missouri | Griffith Elementary Ferguson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #553 of 1,159 | #1159 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #22011 of 50,301 | #50195 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 292 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| city | Gainesville | Ferguson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gainesville Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 5.0).
- •Gainesville Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Gainesville Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 14%).
- •Gainesville Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 100%).
- •Gainesville Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 19.5).
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 Gainesville Elem. better than Griffith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gainesville Elem. ranks higher (54.5 vs 5.0 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 Gainesville Elem. and Griffith Elementary?
About 302 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Ferguson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gainesville Elem.: 292. Griffith Elementary: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gainesville Elem. and Griffith Elementary rank in Missouri?
Gainesville Elem. is 553rd of 1,159 and Griffith Elementary is 1159th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).