South Elem. vs Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 907 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students
| Measure | South Elem. Jefferson City, Missouri | Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. Jefferson City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #895 of 1,159 | #999 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #35816 of 50,301 | #42531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 302 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Jefferson City | Jefferson City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 23.7).
- •South Elem. does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •South Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.6).
- •South Elem. is the larger school with 302 students compared with 294.
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 South Elem. better than Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), South Elem. ranks higher (34.2 vs 23.7 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 South Elem. and Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.?
About 907 m in a straight line, between Jefferson City and Jefferson City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Elem.: 302. Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Elem. and Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. rank in Missouri?
South Elem. is 895th of 1,159 and Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. is 999th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).