Meramec Elem. vs Reed Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meramec Elem.
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
Reed Elementary
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
410 students
| Measure | Meramec Elem. Clayton, Missouri | Reed Elementary ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 1,159 | #4 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #252 of 50,301 | #855 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 368 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Clayton | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meramec Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.3 vs 89.7).
- •Meramec Elem. does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Meramec Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.2% vs 8.3%).
- •Meramec Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.8).
- •Reed Elementary is the larger school with 410 students compared with 368.
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 Meramec Elem. better than Reed Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meramec Elem. ranks higher (93.3 vs 89.7 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 Meramec Elem. and Reed Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Clayton and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meramec Elem.: 368. Reed Elementary: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meramec Elem. and Reed Elementary rank in Missouri?
Meramec Elem. is 1st of 1,159 and Reed Elementary is 4th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).