Kellison Elem. vs Murphy Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kellison Elem.
Fenton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students
Murphy Elem.
High Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
| Measure | Kellison Elem. Fenton, Missouri | Murphy Elem. High Ridge, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 1,159 | #645 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #12202 of 50,301 | #25108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 347 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 40% |
| city | Fenton | High Ridge |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kellison Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 50.1).
- •Kellison Elem. does better on math proficiency (56% vs 40%).
- •Kellison Elem. does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Kellison Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 48.3%).
- •Kellison Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.1).
- •Murphy Elem. is the larger school with 433 students compared with 347.
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 Kellison Elem. better than Murphy Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Kellison Elem. ranks higher (68.7 vs 50.1 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 Kellison Elem. and Murphy Elem.?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Fenton and High Ridge in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kellison Elem.: 347. Murphy Elem.: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kellison Elem. and Murphy Elem. rank in Missouri?
Kellison Elem. is 270th of 1,159 and Murphy Elem. is 645th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).