Gray Elem. vs Jeffries Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
474 students
Jeffries Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | Gray Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Jeffries Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 1,159 | #849 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10939 of 50,301 | #34041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 474 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 31% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 36.9).
- •Gray Elem. does better on math proficiency (63% vs 31%).
- •Gray Elem. does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Gray Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 64.9%).
- •Jeffries Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.6).
- •Gray Elem. is the larger school with 474 students compared with 405.
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 Gray Elem. better than Jeffries Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Gray Elem. ranks higher (70.5 vs 36.9 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 Gray Elem. and Jeffries Elem.?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray Elem.: 474. Jeffries Elem.: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray Elem. and Jeffries Elem. rank in Missouri?
Gray Elem. is 233rd of 1,159 and Jeffries Elem. is 849th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).