Smithton Elem. vs Truman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 125 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
Truman Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students
| Measure | Smithton Elem. Smithton, Missouri | Truman Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #623 of 1,159 | #1112 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #24081 of 50,301 | #48397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 288 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 13% |
| city | Smithton | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithton Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 13.3).
- •Smithton Elem. does better on math proficiency (42% vs 13%).
- •Smithton Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 14%).
- •Smithton Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 100%).
- •Smithton Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.0).
- •Smithton Elem. is the larger school with 288 students compared with 287.
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 Truman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Smithton Elem. ranks higher (51.6 vs 13.3 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 Smithton Elem. and Truman Elementary?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Smithton and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smithton Elem.: 288. Truman Elementary: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smithton Elem. and Truman Elementary rank in Missouri?
Smithton Elem. is 623rd of 1,159 and Truman Elementary is 1112th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).