Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. vs Underwood Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr.
Lee's Summit · Public other · Grades PK–PK
331 students
Underwood Elem.
Lee's Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students
| Measure | Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. Lee's Summit, Missouri | Underwood Elem. Lee's Summit, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #257 of 1,159 |
| National rank | – | #11834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 331 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 60% |
| city | Lee's Summit | Lee's Summit |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 40.1%).
- •Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.0).
- •Underwood Elem. is the larger school with 511 students compared with 331.
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 Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. better than Underwood 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 Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. and Underwood Elem.?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Lee's Summit and Lee's Summit in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr.: 331. Underwood Elem.: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. and Underwood Elem. rank in Missouri?
Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr. is unranked and Underwood Elem. is 257th of 1,159 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).