North Elem. vs West Lane Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Elem.
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
249 students
West Lane Elem.
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
389 students
| Measure | North Elem. Jackson, Missouri | West Lane Elem. Jackson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 1,159 | #327 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #17735 of 50,301 | #14142 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 249 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Lane Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 60.7).
- •West Lane Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 40.6%).
- •West Lane Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.6).
- •West Lane Elem. is the larger school with 389 students compared with 249.
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 North Elem. better than West Lane Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), West Lane Elem. ranks higher (66.0 vs 60.7 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 North Elem. and West Lane Elem.?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Elem.: 249. West Lane Elem.: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Elem. and West Lane Elem. rank in Missouri?
North Elem. is 424th of 1,159 and West Lane Elem. is 327th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).