Joe D. Esther Elem. vs Joel E. Barber Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe D. Esther Elem.
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades K–1
609 students
Joel E. Barber Elem.
Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
505 students
| Measure | Joe D. Esther Elem. Lebanon, Missouri | Joel E. Barber Elem. Lebanon, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #563 of 1,159 | #1007 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #22361 of 50,301 | #42763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 609 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 31% |
| city | Lebanon | Lebanon |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe D. Esther Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 23.3).
- •Joe D. Esther Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.1% vs 100%).
- •Joe D. Esther Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.0).
- •Joe D. Esther Elem. is the larger school with 609 students compared with 505.
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 Joe D. Esther Elem. better than Joel E. Barber Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Joe D. Esther Elem. ranks higher (54.0 vs 23.3 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 Joe D. Esther Elem. and Joel E. Barber Elem.?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Lebanon and Lebanon in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe D. Esther Elem.: 609. Joel E. Barber Elem.: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe D. Esther Elem. and Joel E. Barber Elem. rank in Missouri?
Joe D. Esther Elem. is 563rd of 1,159 and Joel E. Barber Elem. is 1007th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).