Ladue Fifth Grade Center vs Spoede Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ladue Fifth Grade Center
St. Louis · Public middle · Grades 5–5
357 students
Spoede Elementary
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
376 students
| Measure | Ladue Fifth Grade Center St. Louis, Missouri | Spoede Elementary ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2 of 392 | #39 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #256 of 15,369 | #2965 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 357 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 67% |
| city | St. Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ladue Fifth Grade Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 83.9).
- •Ladue Fifth Grade Center does better on math proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Ladue Fifth Grade Center does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Ladue Fifth Grade Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 13.8%).
- •Spoede Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.8).
- •Spoede Elementary is the larger school with 376 students compared with 357.
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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center better than Spoede Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ladue Fifth Grade Center ranks higher (90.5 vs 83.9 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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center and Spoede Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ladue Fifth Grade Center: 357. Spoede Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ladue Fifth Grade Center and Spoede Elementary rank in Missouri?
Ladue Fifth Grade Center is 2nd of 392 and Spoede Elementary is 39th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).