Holden Elem. vs Kirksville Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 205 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holden Elem.
Holden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
540 students
Kirksville Primary
Kirksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
539 students
| Measure | Holden Elem. Holden, Missouri | Kirksville Primary Kirksville, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #753 of 1,159 | #220 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #29325 of 50,301 | #10520 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 540 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Holden | Kirksville |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirksville Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 43.9).
- •Holden Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 55.1%).
- •Kirksville Primary does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 15.9).
- •Holden Elem. is the larger school with 540 students compared with 539.
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 Holden Elem. better than Kirksville Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Kirksville Primary ranks higher (71.1 vs 43.9 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 Holden Elem. and Kirksville Primary?
About 205 km in a straight line, between Holden and Kirksville in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holden Elem.: 540. Kirksville Primary: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holden Elem. and Kirksville Primary rank in Missouri?
Holden Elem. is 753rd of 1,159 and Kirksville Primary is 220th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).