Matthews Elem. vs Prairie Branch Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthews Elem.
Grain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
Prairie Branch Elem.
Grain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students
| Measure | Matthews Elem. Grain Valley, Missouri | Prairie Branch Elem. Grain Valley, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #373 of 1,159 | #136 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #15993 of 50,301 | #7851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 422 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 56% |
| city | Grain Valley | Grain Valley |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Branch Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 63.2).
- •Prairie Branch Elem. does better on math proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Prairie Branch Elem. does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Prairie Branch Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 37.4%).
- •Matthews Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.6).
- •Prairie Branch Elem. is the larger school with 567 students compared with 422.
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 Matthews Elem. better than Prairie Branch Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Branch Elem. ranks higher (75.2 vs 63.2 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 Matthews Elem. and Prairie Branch Elem.?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Grain Valley and Grain Valley in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthews Elem.: 422. Prairie Branch Elem.: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthews Elem. and Prairie Branch Elem. rank in Missouri?
Matthews Elem. is 373rd of 1,159 and Prairie Branch Elem. is 136th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).