Smithton Elem. vs Sorrento Springs Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 223 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smithton Elem.
Smithton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
288 students
Sorrento Springs Elem.
Ballwin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Smithton Elem. Smithton, Missouri | Sorrento Springs Elem. Ballwin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #623 of 1,159 | #171 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #24081 of 50,301 | #9077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 288 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Smithton | Ballwin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sorrento Springs Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 51.6).
- •Sorrento Springs Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Sorrento Springs Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Sorrento Springs Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 47.9%).
- •Smithton Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.5).
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 Smithton Elem. better than Sorrento Springs Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Sorrento Springs Elem. ranks higher (73.3 vs 51.6 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 Smithton Elem. and Sorrento Springs Elem.?
About 223 km in a straight line, between Smithton and Ballwin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smithton Elem.: 288. Sorrento Springs Elem.: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smithton Elem. and Sorrento Springs Elem. rank in Missouri?
Smithton Elem. is 623rd of 1,159 and Sorrento Springs Elem. is 171st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).