Richards Elem. vs West Lane Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 208 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richards Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
389 students
West Lane Elem.
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
389 students
| Measure | Richards Elem. West Plains, Missouri | West Lane Elem. Jackson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #728 of 1,159 | #327 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #28416 of 50,301 | #14142 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 389 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| city | West Plains | Jackson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Lane Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 45.3).
- •West Lane Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •West Lane Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •West Lane Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 63%).
- •West Lane Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
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 Richards Elem. better than West Lane Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), West Lane Elem. ranks higher (66.0 vs 45.3 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 Richards Elem. and West Lane Elem.?
About 208 km in a straight line, between West Plains and Jackson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richards Elem.: 389. West Lane Elem.: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richards Elem. and West Lane Elem. rank in Missouri?
Richards Elem. is 728th of 1,159 and West Lane Elem. is 327th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).