La Monte Elem. vs Pleasant Valley Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 197 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Monte Elem.
La Monte · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
161 students
Pleasant Valley Elem.
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
162 students
| Measure | La Monte Elem. La Monte, Missouri | Pleasant Valley Elem. Carthage, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #830 of 1,159 | #260 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #32753 of 50,301 | #11954 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 161 | 162 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 74.5% |
| city | La Monte | Carthage |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 38.8).
- •Pleasant Valley Elem. does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 32%).
- •Pleasant Valley Elem. does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 37%).
- •La Monte Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 66%).
- •La Monte Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 18.0).
- •Pleasant Valley Elem. is the larger school with 162 students compared with 161.
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 La Monte Elem. better than Pleasant Valley Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley Elem. ranks higher (69.1 vs 38.8 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 La Monte Elem. and Pleasant Valley Elem.?
About 197 km in a straight line, between La Monte and Carthage in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Monte Elem.: 161. Pleasant Valley Elem.: 162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Monte Elem. and Pleasant Valley Elem. rank in Missouri?
La Monte Elem. is 830th of 1,159 and Pleasant Valley Elem. is 260th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).