Jefferson Elem. vs NMS @ Lucas Crossing
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
214 students
NMS @ Lucas Crossing
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | NMS @ Lucas Crossing ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1149 of 1,159 | #327 of 392 |
| National rank | #49561 of 50,301 | #11774 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 214 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •NMS @ Lucas Crossing scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 9.6).
- •NMS @ Lucas Crossing does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 100%).
- •NMS @ Lucas Crossing does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.5).
- •NMS @ Lucas Crossing is the larger school with 620 students compared with 214.
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 Jefferson Elem. better than NMS @ Lucas Crossing?
On the Success Index (US), NMS @ Lucas Crossing ranks higher (30.8 vs 9.6 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 Jefferson Elem. and NMS @ Lucas Crossing?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elem.: 214. NMS @ Lucas Crossing: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elem. and NMS @ Lucas Crossing rank in Missouri?
Jefferson Elem. is 1149th of 1,159 and NMS @ Lucas Crossing is 327th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).