Girardot Center for Youth vs Jefferson Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Girardot Center for Youth
Cape Girardeau · Public high · Grades 5–12
24 students
Jefferson Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Girardot Center for Youth Cape Girardeau, Missouri | Jefferson Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1028 of 1,159 |
| National rank | – | #44031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 24 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 24 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Girardot Center for Youth scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 21.3).
- •Girardot Center for Youth does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 100%).
- •Girardot Center for Youth does better on students per teacher (6.0 vs 11.0).
- •Jefferson Elem. is the larger school with 494 students compared with 24.
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 Girardot Center for Youth better than Jefferson Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Girardot Center for Youth ranks higher (31.5 vs 21.3 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 Girardot Center for Youth and Jefferson Elem.?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Cape Girardeau and Cape Girardeau in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girardot Center for Youth: 24. Jefferson Elem.: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girardot Center for Youth and Jefferson Elem. rank in Missouri?
Girardot Center for Youth is unranked and Jefferson Elem. is 1028th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).