Pershing Elem. vs Ralph M. Captain Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pershing Elem.
University City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students
Ralph M. Captain Elem.
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students
| Measure | Pershing Elem. University City, Missouri | Ralph M. Captain Elem. Clayton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1075 of 1,159 | #7 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #46617 of 50,301 | #1101 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 286 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 4.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 67% |
| city | University City | Clayton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph M. Captain Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 17.0).
- •Ralph M. Captain Elem. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 12%).
- •Ralph M. Captain Elem. does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 22%).
- •Ralph M. Captain Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.2% vs 100%).
- •Ralph M. Captain Elem. does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.0).
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 Ralph M. Captain Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph M. Captain Elem. ranks higher (88.7 vs 17.0 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 Ralph M. Captain Elem.?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between University City and Clayton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pershing Elem.: 286. Ralph M. Captain Elem.: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pershing Elem. and Ralph M. Captain Elem. rank in Missouri?
Pershing Elem. is 1075th of 1,159 and Ralph M. Captain Elem. is 7th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).