Russell Blvd. Elem. vs Ulysses S. Grant 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.
Russell Blvd. Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
| Measure | Russell Blvd. Elem. Columbia, Missouri | Ulysses S. Grant Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #207 of 1,159 | #185 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10153 of 50,301 | #9546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 500 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.7 vs 72.6).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Russell Blvd. Elem. does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Russell Blvd. Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 31.1%).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.7).
- •Russell Blvd. Elem. is the larger school with 500 students compared with 296.
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 Russell Blvd. Elem. better than Ulysses S. Grant Elem.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Russell Blvd. Elem. and Ulysses S. Grant Elem.?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Russell Blvd. Elem.: 500. Ulysses S. Grant Elem.: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Russell Blvd. Elem. and Ulysses S. Grant Elem. rank in Missouri?
Russell Blvd. Elem. is 207th of 1,159 and Ulysses S. Grant Elem. is 185th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).