Heritage Elementary vs Osage Upper Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 7.0 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
Osage Upper Elem.
Osage Beach · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
401 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary Lake Ozark, Missouri | Osage Upper Elem. Osage Beach, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 1,159 | #488 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8448 of 50,301 | #20222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 362 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| city | Lake Ozark | Osage Beach |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 57.1).
- •Osage Upper Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 45.9%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.5).
- •Osage Upper Elem. is the larger school with 401 students compared with 362.
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 Osage Upper Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 57.1 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 Osage Upper Elem.?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Lake Ozark and Osage Beach in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary: 362. Osage Upper Elem.: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary and Osage Upper Elem. rank in Missouri?
Heritage Elementary is 157th of 1,159 and Osage Upper Elem. is 488th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).