Nashua Elementary vs Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nashua Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest
Belton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
| Measure | Nashua Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest Belton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 1,159 | #367 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #7277 of 50,301 | #15762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 485 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 63% |
| city | Kansas City | Belton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nashua Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 63.6).
- •Nashua Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Nashua Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 55%).
- •Nashua Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 48.1%).
- •Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.2).
- •Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest is the larger school with 486 students compared with 485.
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 Nashua Elementary better than Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest?
On the Success Index (US), Nashua Elementary ranks higher (76.1 vs 63.6 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 Nashua Elementary and Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Belton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nashua Elementary: 485. Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nashua Elementary and Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest rank in Missouri?
Nashua Elementary is 116th of 1,159 and Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest is 367th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).