Gateway Science Acad-South Ele vs Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 375 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
401 students
| Measure | Gateway Science Acad-South Ele St. Louis, Missouri | Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #944 of 1,159 | #1108 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #38398 of 50,301 | #48216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 402 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 10% |
| city | St. Louis | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Science Acad-South Ele scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 13.7).
- •Gateway Science Acad-South Ele does better on math proficiency (19% vs 10%).
- •Gateway Science Acad-South Ele does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 15%).
- •Gateway Science Acad-South Ele does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 100%).
- •Gateway Science Acad-South Ele does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.5).
- •Gateway Science Acad-South Ele is the larger school with 402 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 Gateway Science Acad-South Ele better than Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Science Acad-South Ele ranks higher (30.2 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 Gateway Science Acad-South Ele and Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy?
About 375 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele: 402. Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Science Acad-South Ele and Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy rank in Missouri?
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele is 944th of 1,159 and Lee A. Tolbert Com. Academy is 1108th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).