Southwood Elem. vs Spring Valley Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwood Elem.
Raytown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
Spring Valley Elem.
Raytown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | Southwood Elem. Raytown, Missouri | Spring Valley Elem. Raytown, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #767 of 1,159 | #1027 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #29919 of 50,301 | #43998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 346 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| city | Raytown | Raytown |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 21.4).
- •Southwood Elem. does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Southwood Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Southwood Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 73.7%).
- •Southwood Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.3).
- •Spring Valley Elem. is the larger school with 353 students compared with 346.
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 Southwood Elem. better than Spring Valley Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Elem. ranks higher (43.1 vs 21.4 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 Southwood Elem. and Spring Valley Elem.?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Raytown and Raytown in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwood Elem.: 346. Spring Valley Elem.: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwood Elem. and Spring Valley Elem. rank in Missouri?
Southwood Elem. is 767th of 1,159 and Spring Valley Elem. is 1027th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).