Gladden Elem. vs Grace Early Child. Ed. Ctr.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladden Elem.
Belton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
326 students
Grace Early Child. Ed. Ctr.
Belton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
228 students
| Measure | Gladden Elem. Belton, Missouri | Grace Early Child. Ed. Ctr. Belton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #663 of 1,159 | – |
| National rank | #26091 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 326 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Belton | Belton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grace Early Child. Ed. Ctr. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 68.7%).
- •Gladden Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.2).
- •Gladden Elem. is the larger school with 326 students compared with 228.
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 Gladden Elem. better than Grace Early Child. Ed. Ctr.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gladden Elem. and Grace Early Child. Ed. Ctr.?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Belton and Belton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladden Elem.: 326. Grace Early Child. Ed. Ctr.: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladden Elem. and Grace Early Child. Ed. Ctr. rank in Missouri?
Gladden Elem. is 663rd of 1,159 and Grace Early Child. Ed. Ctr. is unranked among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).