Garfield Elementary vs Scuola Vita Nuova Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 411 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
531 students
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
363 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Scuola Vita Nuova Charter Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1107 of 1,159 | #975 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #48209 of 50,301 | #41169 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 531 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 37% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scuola Vita Nuova Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 13.7).
- •Scuola Vita Nuova Charter does better on math proficiency (37% vs 14%).
- •Scuola Vita Nuova Charter does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 16%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.1).
- •Garfield Elementary is the larger school with 531 students compared with 363.
- •Garfield Elementary is a public school while Scuola Vita Nuova Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Garfield Elementary better than Scuola Vita Nuova Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Scuola Vita Nuova Charter ranks higher (25.9 vs 13.7 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 Garfield Elementary and Scuola Vita Nuova Charter?
About 411 m in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 531. Scuola Vita Nuova Charter: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Scuola Vita Nuova Charter rank in Missouri?
Garfield Elementary is 1107th of 1,159 and Scuola Vita Nuova Charter is 975th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).