John W. Luff Elem. vs William Southern Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John W. Luff Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
William Southern Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | John W. Luff Elem. Independence, Missouri | William Southern Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #445 of 1,159 | #674 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #18579 of 50,301 | #26400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 362 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John W. Luff Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 48.2).
- •John W. Luff Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •John W. Luff Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •John W. Luff Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 74.5%).
- •John W. Luff Elem. does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.3).
- •William Southern Elem. is the larger school with 458 students compared with 362.
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 W. Luff Elem. better than William Southern Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), John W. Luff Elem. ranks higher (59.4 vs 48.2 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 W. Luff Elem. and William Southern Elem.?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W. Luff Elem.: 362. William Southern Elem.: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W. Luff Elem. and William Southern Elem. rank in Missouri?
John W. Luff Elem. is 445th of 1,159 and William Southern Elem. is 674th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).