Little Blue Elementary vs William Southern Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Blue Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
William Southern Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | Little Blue Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | William Southern Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #853 of 1,159 | #674 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #34113 of 50,301 | #26400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 379 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Kansas City | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Southern Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 36.8).
- •William Southern Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •William Southern Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 74.5%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.3).
- •William Southern Elem. is the larger school with 458 students compared with 379.
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 William Southern Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), William Southern Elem. ranks higher (48.2 vs 36.8 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 Little Blue Elementary and William Southern Elem.?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Blue Elementary: 379. William Southern Elem.: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Blue Elementary and William Southern Elem. rank in Missouri?
Little Blue Elementary is 853rd of 1,159 and William Southern Elem. is 674th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).