Richard Simpson Elem. vs Scott Co. Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 173 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Simpson Elem.
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
Scott Co. Elem.
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Richard Simpson Elem. Arnold, Missouri | Scott Co. Elem. Benton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 1,159 | #672 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9959 of 50,301 | #26394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Arnold | Benton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Simpson Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 48.2).
- •Richard Simpson Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Richard Simpson Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Richard Simpson Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 51.7%).
- •Richard Simpson Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.8).
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 Richard Simpson Elem. better than Scott Co. Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Simpson Elem. ranks higher (72.0 vs 48.2 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 Richard Simpson Elem. and Scott Co. Elem.?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Arnold and Benton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richard Simpson Elem.: 410. Scott Co. Elem.: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richard Simpson Elem. and Scott Co. Elem. rank in Missouri?
Richard Simpson Elem. is 196th of 1,159 and Scott Co. Elem. is 672nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).