La Plata Elem. vs Shenandoah Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 250 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Plata Elem.
La Plata · Public elementary · Grades K–6
145 students
Shenandoah Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
145 students
| Measure | La Plata Elem. La Plata, Missouri | Shenandoah Elem. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 1,159 | #1128 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14654 of 50,301 | #48851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 145 | 145 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 145 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 7.5% |
| city | La Plata | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Plata Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 12.1).
- •La Plata Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 7.5%).
- •La Plata Elem. does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 7.5%).
- •La Plata Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 100%).
- •La Plata Elem. does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.7).
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 Plata Elem. better than Shenandoah Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), La Plata Elem. ranks higher (65.2 vs 12.1 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 La Plata Elem. and Shenandoah Elem.?
About 250 km in a straight line, between La Plata and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Plata Elem.: 145. Shenandoah Elem.: 145. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Plata Elem. and Shenandoah Elem. rank in Missouri?
La Plata Elem. is 339th of 1,159 and Shenandoah Elem. is 1128th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).