Joe D. Esther Elem. vs Union Chapel Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 248 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
Union Chapel Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
609 students
| Measure | Joe D. Esther Elem. Lebanon, Missouri | Union Chapel Elem. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #563 of 1,159 | #187 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #22361 of 50,301 | #9681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 609 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 64% |
| city | Lebanon | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Chapel Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 54.0).
- •Union Chapel Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 72.1%).
- •Joe D. Esther Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.9).
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 Union Chapel Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Union Chapel Elem. ranks higher (72.4 vs 54.0 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 Union Chapel Elem.?
About 248 km in a straight line, between Lebanon and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe D. Esther Elem.: 609. Union Chapel Elem.: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe D. Esther Elem. and Union Chapel Elem. rank in Missouri?
Joe D. Esther Elem. is 563rd of 1,159 and Union Chapel Elem. is 187th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).