Pitcher Elementary vs Three Trails Elem.
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.
Pitcher Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
252 students
Three Trails Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
| Measure | Pitcher Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Three Trails Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #873 of 1,159 | #920 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #35056 of 50,301 | #36940 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 252 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Kansas City | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pitcher Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 32.5).
- •Pitcher Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Three Trails Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 100%).
- •Pitcher Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.3).
- •Three Trails Elem. is the larger school with 328 students compared with 252.
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 Pitcher Elementary better than Three Trails Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Pitcher Elementary ranks higher (35.4 vs 32.5 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 Pitcher Elementary and Three Trails Elem.?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pitcher Elementary: 252. Three Trails Elem.: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pitcher Elementary and Three Trails Elem. rank in Missouri?
Pitcher Elementary is 873rd of 1,159 and Three Trails Elem. is 920th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).