Pershing Elem. vs The Leadership School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 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
The Leadership School
Pagedale · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
220 students
| Measure | Pershing Elem. University City, Missouri | The Leadership School Pagedale, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1075 of 1,159 | #969 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #46617 of 50,301 | #40680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 286 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | University City | Pagedale |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Leadership School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 17.0).
- •Pershing Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.9).
- •Pershing Elem. is the larger school with 286 students compared with 220.
- •Pershing Elem. is a public school while The Leadership School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Leadership School?
On the Success Index (US), The Leadership School ranks higher (26.6 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 The Leadership School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between University City and Pagedale in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pershing Elem.: 286. The Leadership School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pershing Elem. and The Leadership School rank in Missouri?
Pershing Elem. is 1075th of 1,159 and The Leadership School is 969th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).