Howell Valley Elem. vs Red Bridge Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 346 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell Valley Elem.
West Plains ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ8
201 students
Red Bridge Elem.
Kansas City ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
201 students
| Measure | Howell Valley Elem. West Plains, Missouri | Red Bridge Elem. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 1,159 | #426 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9116 of 50,301 | #17815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PKโ8 | Grades Kโ5 |
| Students | 201 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | West Plains | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขHowell Valley Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 60.6).
- โขHowell Valley Elem. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- โขHowell Valley Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- โขHowell Valley Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 53.2%).
- โขRed Bridge Elem. does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.8).
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 Howell Valley Elem. better than Red Bridge Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Howell Valley Elem. ranks higher (73.2 vs 60.6 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 Howell Valley Elem. and Red Bridge Elem.?
About 346 km in a straight line, between West Plains and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Valley Elem.: 201. Red Bridge Elem.: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Valley Elem. and Red Bridge Elem. rank in Missouri?
Howell Valley Elem. is 174th of 1,159 and Red Bridge Elem. is 426th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).