Gracemor Elementary vs Maplewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gracemor Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
684 students
Maplewood Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
| Measure | Gracemor Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Maplewood Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #883 of 1,159 | #547 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #35385 of 50,301 | #21815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 684 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maplewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 34.8).
- •Maplewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Maplewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Maplewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 71.1%).
- •Maplewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.0).
- •Gracemor Elementary is the larger school with 684 students compared with 330.
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 Gracemor Elementary better than Maplewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Maplewood Elementary ranks higher (54.8 vs 34.8 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 Gracemor Elementary and Maplewood Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gracemor Elementary: 684. Maplewood Elementary: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gracemor Elementary and Maplewood Elementary rank in Missouri?
Gracemor Elementary is 883rd of 1,159 and Maplewood Elementary is 547th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).