Gray Elem. vs McBride Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 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
McBride Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
380 students
| Measure | Gray Elem. Springfield, Missouri | McBride Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #233 of 1,159 | #250 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10939 of 50,301 | #11553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 474 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.5 vs 69.7).
- •Gray Elem. does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •McBride Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Gray Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 29.2%).
- •McBride Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.6).
- •Gray Elem. is the larger school with 474 students compared with 380.
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 McBride Elem.?
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 Gray Elem. and McBride Elem.?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray Elem.: 474. McBride Elem.: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray Elem. and McBride Elem. rank in Missouri?
Gray Elem. is 233rd of 1,159 and McBride Elem. is 250th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).