Meramec Elem. vs Walnut Grove Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 14 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
Walnut Grove Elem.
Ferguson · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
368 students
| Measure | Meramec Elem. Clayton, Missouri | Walnut Grove Elem. Ferguson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 1,159 | #1143 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #252 of 50,301 | #49287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 368 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 11% |
| city | Clayton | Ferguson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meramec Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.3 vs 10.7).
- •Meramec Elem. does better on math proficiency (77% vs 11%).
- •Meramec Elem. does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 18%).
- •Meramec Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.2% vs 100%).
- •Meramec Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.7).
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 Walnut Grove Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Meramec Elem. ranks higher (93.3 vs 10.7 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 Walnut Grove Elem.?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Ferguson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meramec Elem.: 368. Walnut Grove Elem.: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meramec Elem. and Walnut Grove Elem. rank in Missouri?
Meramec Elem. is 1st of 1,159 and Walnut Grove Elem. is 1143rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).