John Nowlin Elem. vs Sunny Pointe Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Nowlin Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
Sunny Pointe Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
506 students
| Measure | John Nowlin Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri | Sunny Pointe Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #195 of 1,159 | #72 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9929 of 50,301 | #5052 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 460 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| city | Blue Springs | Blue Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunny Pointe Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 72.0).
- •Sunny Pointe Elem. does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Sunny Pointe Elem. does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Sunny Pointe Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 38%).
- •Sunny Pointe Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Sunny Pointe Elem. is the larger school with 506 students compared with 460.
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 John Nowlin Elem. better than Sunny Pointe Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Sunny Pointe Elem. ranks higher (79.9 vs 72.0 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 John Nowlin Elem. and Sunny Pointe Elem.?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Blue Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Nowlin Elem.: 460. Sunny Pointe Elem.: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Nowlin Elem. and Sunny Pointe Elem. rank in Missouri?
John Nowlin Elem. is 195th of 1,159 and Sunny Pointe Elem. is 72nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).