James Lewis Elem. vs Pate Early Childhood Ctr.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 236 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Lewis Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
Pate Early Childhood Ctr.
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
474 students
| Measure | James Lewis Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri | Pate Early Childhood Ctr. Aurora, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 1,159 | #463 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8021 of 50,301 | #19379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 473 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | – |
| Math proficiency | 60% | – |
| city | Blue Springs | Aurora |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Lewis Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 58.3).
- •James Lewis Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 66.2%).
- •Pate Early Childhood Ctr. does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.8).
- •Pate Early Childhood Ctr. is the larger school with 474 students compared with 473.
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 James Lewis Elem. better than Pate Early Childhood Ctr.?
On the Success Index (US), James Lewis Elem. ranks higher (74.9 vs 58.3 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 James Lewis Elem. and Pate Early Childhood Ctr.?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Aurora in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Lewis Elem.: 473. Pate Early Childhood Ctr.: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Lewis Elem. and Pate Early Childhood Ctr. rank in Missouri?
James Lewis Elem. is 142nd of 1,159 and Pate Early Childhood Ctr. is 463rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).