Mount Vernon Elem. vs Sunrise Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 307 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon Elem.
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–2
319 students
Sunrise Elem.
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
318 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon Elem. Mount Vernon, Missouri | Sunrise Elem. Desoto, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 1,159 | #391 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14124 of 50,301 | #16485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 319 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Desoto |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Vernon Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 62.5).
- •Sunrise Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 52%).
- •Sunrise Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.3).
- •Mount Vernon Elem. is the larger school with 319 students compared with 318.
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 Mount Vernon Elem. better than Sunrise Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Vernon Elem. ranks higher (66.0 vs 62.5 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 Mount Vernon Elem. and Sunrise Elem.?
About 307 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Desoto in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon Elem.: 319. Sunrise Elem.: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon Elem. and Sunrise Elem. rank in Missouri?
Mount Vernon Elem. is 326th of 1,159 and Sunrise Elem. is 391st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).