Gray Elem. vs Pate Early Childhood Ctr.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 41 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
Pate Early Childhood Ctr.
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
474 students
| Measure | Gray Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Pate Early Childhood Ctr. Aurora, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 1,159 | #463 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10939 of 50,301 | #19379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 474 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | – |
| Math proficiency | 63% | – |
| city | Springfield | Aurora |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 58.3).
- •Gray Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 66.2%).
- •Pate Early Childhood Ctr. does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.6).
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 Pate Early Childhood Ctr.?
On the Success Index (US), Gray Elem. ranks higher (70.5 vs 58.3 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 Pate Early Childhood Ctr.?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Aurora in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray Elem.: 474. Pate Early Childhood Ctr.: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray Elem. and Pate Early Childhood Ctr. rank in Missouri?
Gray Elem. is 233rd of 1,159 and Pate Early Childhood Ctr. is 463rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).