Heritage Elementary vs John W. Luff Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 182 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary
Lake Ozark · Public elementary · Grades K–2
362 students
John W. Luff Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Lake Ozark, Missouri | John W. Luff Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 1,159 | #445 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8448 of 50,301 | #18579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 362 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Lake Ozark | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 59.4).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 73.5%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.1).
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 Heritage Elementary better than John W. Luff Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 59.4 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 Heritage Elementary and John W. Luff Elem.?
About 182 km in a straight line, between Lake Ozark and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 362. John W. Luff Elem.: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and John W. Luff Elem. rank in Missouri?
Heritage Elementary is 157th of 1,159 and John W. Luff Elem. is 445th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).