Parkwood Elem. vs Traditional Sch.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkwood Elem.
Maryland Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
Traditional Sch.
Maryland Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–8
392 students
| Measure | Parkwood Elem. Maryland Heights, Missouri | Traditional Sch. Maryland Heights, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 1,159 | #282 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #21183 of 50,301 | #12699 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 409 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Maryland Heights | Maryland Heights |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Traditional Sch. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 55.7).
- •Traditional Sch. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Traditional Sch. does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Traditional Sch. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 54.3%).
- •Parkwood Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.7).
- •Parkwood Elem. is the larger school with 409 students compared with 392.
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 Parkwood Elem. better than Traditional Sch.?
On the Success Index (US), Traditional Sch. ranks higher (68.1 vs 55.7 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 Parkwood Elem. and Traditional Sch.?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Maryland Heights and Maryland Heights in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkwood Elem.: 409. Traditional Sch.: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkwood Elem. and Traditional Sch. rank in Missouri?
Parkwood Elem. is 517th of 1,159 and Traditional Sch. is 282nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).