Locust St Expressive Arts Elem vs Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 km 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
Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
| Measure | Locust St Expressive Arts Elem Columbia, Missouri | Ulysses S. Grant Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #357 of 1,159 | #185 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #15531 of 50,301 | #9546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 283 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 63.9).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 45.6%).
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.1).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. is the larger school with 296 students compared with 283.
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 Ulysses S. Grant Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Ulysses S. Grant Elem. ranks higher (72.6 vs 63.9 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 Locust St Expressive Arts Elem and Ulysses S. Grant Elem.?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem: 283. Ulysses S. Grant Elem.: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locust St Expressive Arts Elem and Ulysses S. Grant Elem. rank in Missouri?
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem is 357th of 1,159 and Ulysses S. Grant Elem. is 185th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).