Hickory Hills Elem. vs Leslie Bell Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 226 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Hills Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
Leslie Bell Elem.
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
339 students
| Measure | Hickory Hills Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Leslie Bell Elem. Lexington, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #412 of 1,159 | #584 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #17351 of 50,301 | #22782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 340 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| city | Springfield | Lexington |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Hills Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 53.4).
- •Hickory Hills Elem. does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Hickory Hills Elem. does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Hickory Hills Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 61.1%).
- •Leslie Bell Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.9).
- •Hickory Hills Elem. is the larger school with 340 students compared with 339.
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 Hickory Hills Elem. better than Leslie Bell Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Hills Elem. ranks higher (61.2 vs 53.4 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 Hickory Hills Elem. and Leslie Bell Elem.?
About 226 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Lexington in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Hills Elem.: 340. Leslie Bell Elem.: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Hills Elem. and Leslie Bell Elem. rank in Missouri?
Hickory Hills Elem. is 412th of 1,159 and Leslie Bell Elem. is 584th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).