Northwest Elem. vs Sweet Springs Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Elem.
Houstonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
161 students
Sweet Springs Elem.
Sweet Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
191 students
| Measure | Northwest Elem. Houstonia, Missouri | Sweet Springs Elem. Sweet Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #780 of 1,159 | #93 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #30507 of 50,301 | #5814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 161 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 72% |
| city | Houstonia | Sweet Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sweet Springs Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 42.2).
- •Sweet Springs Elem. does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Sweet Springs Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Sweet Springs Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 49.7%).
- •Sweet Springs Elem. does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.1).
- •Sweet Springs Elem. is the larger school with 191 students compared with 161.
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 Northwest Elem. better than Sweet Springs Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Sweet Springs Elem. ranks higher (78.6 vs 42.2 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 Northwest Elem. and Sweet Springs Elem.?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Houstonia and Sweet Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Elem.: 161. Sweet Springs Elem.: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Elem. and Sweet Springs Elem. rank in Missouri?
Northwest Elem. is 780th of 1,159 and Sweet Springs Elem. is 93rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).