Northeast Elem. vs Shell Knob Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 337 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northeast Elem.
Cairo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
158 students
Shell Knob Elem.
Shell Knob · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
158 students
| Measure | Northeast Elem. Cairo, Missouri | Shell Knob Elem. Shell Knob, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 1,159 | #586 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10744 of 50,301 | #22802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 158 | 158 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Cairo | Shell Knob |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northeast Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 53.4).
- •Northeast Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Northeast Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Northeast Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 48.7%).
- •Shell Knob Elem. does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 11.3).
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 Northeast Elem. better than Shell Knob Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Northeast Elem. ranks higher (70.8 vs 53.4 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 Northeast Elem. and Shell Knob Elem.?
About 337 km in a straight line, between Cairo and Shell Knob in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northeast Elem.: 158. Shell Knob Elem.: 158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northeast Elem. and Shell Knob Elem. rank in Missouri?
Northeast Elem. is 230th of 1,159 and Shell Knob Elem. is 586th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).