Pershing Elem. vs Wilder Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pershing Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
142 students
Wilder Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students
| Measure | Pershing Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Wilder Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #854 of 1,159 | #464 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #34120 of 50,301 | #19406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 142 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 44% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilder Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 36.8).
- •Wilder Elem. does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Wilder Elem. does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Wilder Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 53.5%).
- •Pershing Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •Wilder Elem. is the larger school with 326 students compared with 142.
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 Pershing Elem. better than Wilder Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Wilder Elem. ranks higher (58.3 vs 36.8 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 Pershing Elem. and Wilder Elem.?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pershing Elem.: 142. Wilder Elem.: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pershing Elem. and Wilder Elem. rank in Missouri?
Pershing Elem. is 854th of 1,159 and Wilder Elem. is 464th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).