Knob Noster Elem. vs South Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 97 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knob Noster Elem.
Knob Noster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
South Elem.
Eldon · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
552 students
| Measure | Knob Noster Elem. Knob Noster, Missouri | South Elem. Eldon, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 1,159 | #492 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10064 of 50,301 | #20295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 550 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Knob Noster | Eldon |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knob Noster Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 57.0).
- •Knob Noster Elem. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Knob Noster Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Knob Noster Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 55.6%).
- •South Elem. is the larger school with 552 students compared with 550.
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 Knob Noster Elem. better than South Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Knob Noster Elem. ranks higher (71.8 vs 57.0 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 Knob Noster Elem. and South Elem.?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Knob Noster and Eldon in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knob Noster Elem.: 550. South Elem.: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knob Noster Elem. and South Elem. rank in Missouri?
Knob Noster Elem. is 204th of 1,159 and South Elem. is 492nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).