Leslie Bell Elem. vs Willard North Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 213 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leslie Bell Elem.
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
339 students
Willard North Elem.
Willard · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
340 students
| Measure | Leslie Bell Elem. Lexington, Missouri | Willard North Elem. Willard, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #584 of 1,159 | #266 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #22782 of 50,301 | #12109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 339 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Lexington | Willard |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard North Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 53.4).
- •Willard North Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Willard North Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Willard North Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 61.1%).
- •Willard North Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.7).
- •Willard North Elem. is the larger school with 340 students compared with 339.
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 Leslie Bell Elem. better than Willard North Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Willard North Elem. ranks higher (68.9 vs 53.4 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 Leslie Bell Elem. and Willard North Elem.?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Willard in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leslie Bell Elem.: 339. Willard North Elem.: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leslie Bell Elem. and Willard North Elem. rank in Missouri?
Leslie Bell Elem. is 584th of 1,159 and Willard North Elem. is 266th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).