Plato Elem. vs Success Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plato Elem.
Plato · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
Success Elem.
Success · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
111 students
| Measure | Plato Elem. Plato, Missouri | Success Elem. Success, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 1,159 | #938 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #18602 of 50,301 | #38180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 218 | 111 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 111 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Plato | Success |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plato Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 30.6).
- •Plato Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Plato Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Plato Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 98.2%).
- •Success Elem. does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 11.5).
- •Plato Elem. is the larger school with 218 students compared with 111.
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 Plato Elem. better than Success Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Plato Elem. ranks higher (59.4 vs 30.6 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 Plato Elem. and Success Elem.?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Plato and Success in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plato Elem.: 218. Success Elem.: 111. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plato Elem. and Success Elem. rank in Missouri?
Plato Elem. is 446th of 1,159 and Success Elem. is 938th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).