Little Blue Elementary vs Spring Branch Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Blue Elementary
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
Spring Branch Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
| Measure | Little Blue Elementary Independence, Missouri | Spring Branch Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #590 of 1,159 | #472 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #22847 of 50,301 | #19676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 263 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Branch Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 53.3).
- •Spring Branch Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Spring Branch Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 70.5%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.1).
- •Spring Branch Elem. is the larger school with 278 students compared with 263.
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 Little Blue Elementary better than Spring Branch Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Branch Elem. ranks higher (57.9 vs 53.3 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 Little Blue Elementary and Spring Branch Elem.?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Blue Elementary: 263. Spring Branch Elem.: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Blue Elementary and Spring Branch Elem. rank in Missouri?
Little Blue Elementary is 590th of 1,159 and Spring Branch Elem. is 472nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).