John Nowlin Elem. vs Thomas J. Ultican Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.3 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
Thomas J. Ultican Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | John Nowlin Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri | Thomas J. Ultican Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #195 of 1,159 | #107 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9929 of 50,301 | #6845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 460 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| city | Blue Springs | Blue Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas J. Ultican Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 72.0).
- •Thomas J. Ultican Elem. does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Thomas J. Ultican Elem. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •John Nowlin Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 45.8%).
- •John Nowlin Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •John Nowlin Elem. is the larger school with 460 students compared with 419.
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 Thomas J. Ultican Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas J. Ultican Elem. ranks higher (76.8 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 Thomas J. Ultican Elem.?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Blue Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Nowlin Elem.: 460. Thomas J. Ultican Elem.: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Nowlin Elem. and Thomas J. Ultican Elem. rank in Missouri?
John Nowlin Elem. is 195th of 1,159 and Thomas J. Ultican Elem. is 107th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).