Plattin Primary vs Telegraph Intermediate
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.
Plattin Primary
Festus · Public elementary · Grades K–2
203 students
Telegraph Intermediate
Festus · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
230 students
| Measure | Plattin Primary Festus, Missouri | Telegraph Intermediate Festus, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 1,159 | #441 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #5572 of 50,301 | #18363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 203 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 203 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| city | Festus | Festus |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plattin Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 59.8).
- •Telegraph Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 30%).
- •Plattin Primary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.4).
- •Telegraph Intermediate is the larger school with 230 students compared with 203.
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 Plattin Primary better than Telegraph Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Plattin Primary ranks higher (79.0 vs 59.8 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 Plattin Primary and Telegraph Intermediate?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Festus and Festus in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plattin Primary: 203. Telegraph Intermediate: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plattin Primary and Telegraph Intermediate rank in Missouri?
Plattin Primary is 83rd of 1,159 and Telegraph Intermediate is 441st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).