Raymond Nancy Hodge Elem. vs Richard Simpson Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Raymond Nancy Hodge Elem.
Imperial · Public elementary · Grades K–5
333 students
Richard Simpson Elem.
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Raymond Nancy Hodge Elem. Imperial, Missouri | Richard Simpson Elem. Arnold, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #313 of 1,159 | #196 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #13517 of 50,301 | #9959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 333 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Imperial | Arnold |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Simpson Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 66.9).
- •Richard Simpson Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Richard Simpson Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 33%).
- •Richard Simpson Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.1).
- •Richard Simpson Elem. is the larger school with 410 students compared with 333.
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 Raymond Nancy Hodge Elem. better than Richard Simpson Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Simpson Elem. ranks higher (72.0 vs 66.9 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 Raymond Nancy Hodge Elem. and Richard Simpson Elem.?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Imperial and Arnold in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Raymond Nancy Hodge Elem.: 333. Richard Simpson Elem.: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Raymond Nancy Hodge Elem. and Richard Simpson Elem. rank in Missouri?
Raymond Nancy Hodge Elem. is 313th of 1,159 and Richard Simpson Elem. is 196th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).