McKelvey Primary vs River Bend Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKelvey Primary
St.louis · Public elementary · Grades K–1
201 students
River Bend Elem.
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
| Measure | McKelvey Primary St.louis, Missouri | River Bend Elem. Chesterfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #35 of 1,159 | #279 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #2846 of 50,301 | #12610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 201 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | St.louis | Chesterfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKelvey Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 68.2).
- •River Bend Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 20.4%).
- •McKelvey Primary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.1).
- •River Bend Elem. is the larger school with 380 students compared with 201.
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 McKelvey Primary better than River Bend Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), McKelvey Primary ranks higher (84.1 vs 68.2 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 McKelvey Primary and River Bend Elem.?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between St.louis and Chesterfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKelvey Primary: 201. River Bend Elem.: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKelvey Primary and River Bend Elem. rank in Missouri?
McKelvey Primary is 35th of 1,159 and River Bend Elem. is 279th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).