Glendale Elem. vs Thomas Hart Benton Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glendale Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Thomas Hart Benton Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
| Measure | Glendale Elem. Independence, Missouri | Thomas Hart Benton Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #828 of 1,159 | #919 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #32672 of 50,301 | #36939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 417 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 31% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glendale Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 32.5).
- •Thomas Hart Benton Elem. does better on math proficiency (31% vs 30%).
- •Glendale Elem. does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Glendale Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 86.8%).
- •Glendale Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.9).
- •Glendale Elem. is the larger school with 417 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 Glendale Elem. better than Thomas Hart Benton Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Glendale Elem. ranks higher (38.9 vs 32.5 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 Glendale Elem. and Thomas Hart Benton Elem.?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glendale Elem.: 417. Thomas Hart Benton Elem.: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glendale Elem. and Thomas Hart Benton Elem. rank in Missouri?
Glendale Elem. is 828th of 1,159 and Thomas Hart Benton Elem. is 919th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).