Locust St Expressive Arts Elem vs Thomas Benton Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 854 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
Thomas Benton Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students
| Measure | Locust St Expressive Arts Elem Columbia, Missouri | Thomas Benton Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 1,159 | #1057 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #15531 of 50,301 | #45615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 283 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 18.8).
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 100%).
- •Thomas Benton Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.9).
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem is the larger school with 283 students compared with 232.
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 Locust St Expressive Arts Elem better than Thomas Benton Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Locust St Expressive Arts Elem ranks higher (63.9 vs 18.8 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 Locust St Expressive Arts Elem and Thomas Benton Elem.?
About 854 m in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem: 283. Thomas Benton Elem.: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locust St Expressive Arts Elem and Thomas Benton Elem. rank in Missouri?
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem is 357th of 1,159 and Thomas Benton Elem. is 1057th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).