Hickory Hills Elem. vs Pershing Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 6.7 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
Pershing Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
142 students
| Measure | Hickory Hills Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Pershing Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #412 of 1,159 | #854 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #17351 of 50,301 | #34120 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 340 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 22% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Hills Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 36.8).
- •Hickory Hills Elem. does better on math proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Hickory Hills Elem. does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Hickory Hills Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 53.5%).
- •Pershing Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.9).
- •Hickory Hills Elem. is the larger school with 340 students compared with 142.
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 Pershing Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Hills Elem. ranks higher (61.2 vs 36.8 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 Pershing Elem.?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Hills Elem.: 340. Pershing Elem.: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Hills Elem. and Pershing Elem. rank in Missouri?
Hickory Hills Elem. is 412th of 1,159 and Pershing Elem. is 854th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).