Irving Elementary vs Wm. R. Cappel Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 378 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irving Elementary
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
Wm. R. Cappel Elem.
Moscow Mills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
| Measure | Irving Elementary Joplin, Missouri | Wm. R. Cappel Elem. Moscow Mills, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #892 of 1,159 | #611 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #35711 of 50,301 | #23513 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 434 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 44% |
| city | Joplin | Moscow Mills |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wm. R. Cappel Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 34.3).
- •Wm. R. Cappel Elem. does better on math proficiency (44% vs 23%).
- •Wm. R. Cappel Elem. does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Wm. R. Cappel Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 66.6%).
- •Irving Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.0).
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 Irving Elementary better than Wm. R. Cappel Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Wm. R. Cappel Elem. ranks higher (52.4 vs 34.3 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 Irving Elementary and Wm. R. Cappel Elem.?
About 378 km in a straight line, between Joplin and Moscow Mills in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irving Elementary: 434. Wm. R. Cappel Elem.: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irving Elementary and Wm. R. Cappel Elem. rank in Missouri?
Irving Elementary is 892nd of 1,159 and Wm. R. Cappel Elem. is 611th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).