Houston Elem. vs Mount Hope Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 200 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston Elem.
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
Mount Hope Elem.
O'fallon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
| Measure | Houston Elem. Houston, Missouri | Mount Hope Elem. O'fallon, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #939 of 1,159 | #159 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #38208 of 50,301 | #8467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 443 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 56% |
| city | Houston | O'fallon |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Hope Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 30.5).
- •Mount Hope Elem. does better on math proficiency (56% vs 33%).
- •Mount Hope Elem. does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 39%).
- •Mount Hope Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 100%).
- •Houston Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.9).
- •Mount Hope Elem. is the larger school with 444 students compared with 443.
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 Houston Elem. better than Mount Hope Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Hope Elem. ranks higher (74.2 vs 30.5 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 Houston Elem. and Mount Hope Elem.?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Houston and O'fallon in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Elem.: 443. Mount Hope Elem.: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Elem. and Mount Hope Elem. rank in Missouri?
Houston Elem. is 939th of 1,159 and Mount Hope Elem. is 159th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).