Long Elem. vs Sappington Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
Sappington Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
| Measure | Long Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Sappington Elem. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #90 of 1,159 | #216 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #5679 of 50,301 | #10414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 545 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.2% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 56% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 71.3).
- •Long Elem. does better on math proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •Long Elem. does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Long Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 17.9%).
- •Sappington Elem. does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.5).
- •Long Elem. is the larger school with 545 students compared with 504.
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 Long Elem. better than Sappington Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Long Elem. ranks higher (78.8 vs 71.3 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 Long Elem. and Sappington Elem.?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Elem.: 545. Sappington Elem.: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Elem. and Sappington Elem. rank in Missouri?
Long Elem. is 90th of 1,159 and Sappington Elem. is 216th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).