Hudson Elem. vs Kelso Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hudson Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
199 students
Kelso Elem.
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
199 students
| Measure | Hudson Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Kelso Elem. Benton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #143 of 1,159 | #108 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8075 of 50,301 | #6884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 199 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | ST Louis | Benton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelso Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 74.8).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Kelso Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Hudson Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 18.6%).
- •Hudson Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.4).
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 Hudson Elem. better than Kelso Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Kelso Elem. ranks higher (76.7 vs 74.8 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 Hudson Elem. and Kelso Elem.?
About 179 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Benton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hudson Elem.: 199. Kelso Elem.: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hudson Elem. and Kelso Elem. rank in Missouri?
Hudson Elem. is 143rd of 1,159 and Kelso Elem. is 108th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).