Glenwood Elem. vs Lamar Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 233 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
252 students
Lamar Elem.
Lamar · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
253 students
| Measure | Glenwood Elem. West Plains, Missouri | Lamar Elem. Lamar, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #629 of 1,159 | #648 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #24461 of 50,301 | #25382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 252 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| city | West Plains | Lamar |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 49.7).
- •Lamar Elem. does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Glenwood Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Glenwood Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 57.7%).
- •Glenwood Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.0).
- •Lamar Elem. is the larger school with 253 students compared with 252.
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 Glenwood Elem. better than Lamar Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood Elem. ranks higher (51.0 vs 49.7 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 Glenwood Elem. and Lamar Elem.?
About 233 km in a straight line, between West Plains and Lamar in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Elem.: 252. Lamar Elem.: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Elem. and Lamar Elem. rank in Missouri?
Glenwood Elem. is 629th of 1,159 and Lamar Elem. is 648th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).