Matthews Elem. vs Sni-A-Bar Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthews Elem.
Grain Valley ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
422 students
Sni-A-Bar Elem.
Grain Valley ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
475 students
| Measure | Matthews Elem. Grain Valley, Missouri | Sni-A-Bar Elem. Grain Valley, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 1,159 | #525 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #15993 of 50,301 | #21275 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ5 | Grades Kโ5 |
| Students | 422 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 40% |
| city | Grain Valley | Grain Valley |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขMatthews Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 55.6).
- โขMatthews Elem. does better on math proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- โขMatthews Elem. does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- โขSni-A-Bar Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 37.4%).
- โขSni-A-Bar Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.4).
- โขSni-A-Bar Elem. is the larger school with 475 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 Sni-A-Bar Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Matthews Elem. ranks higher (63.2 vs 55.6 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 Sni-A-Bar Elem.?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Grain Valley and Grain Valley in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthews Elem.: 422. Sni-A-Bar Elem.: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthews Elem. and Sni-A-Bar Elem. rank in Missouri?
Matthews Elem. is 373rd of 1,159 and Sni-A-Bar Elem. is 525th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).