Southwood Elem. vs Steadley Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 205 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
Steadley Elem.
Carthage · Public elementary · Grades K–3
346 students
| Measure | Southwood Elem. Raytown, Missouri | Steadley Elem. Carthage, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #767 of 1,159 | #430 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #29919 of 50,301 | #18018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 346 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| city | Raytown | Carthage |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steadley Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 43.1).
- •Steadley Elem. does better on math proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Steadley Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Steadley Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 61.3%).
- •Southwood Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.8).
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 Steadley Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Steadley Elem. ranks higher (60.3 vs 43.1 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 Steadley Elem.?
About 205 km in a straight line, between Raytown and Carthage in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwood Elem.: 346. Steadley Elem.: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwood Elem. and Steadley Elem. rank in Missouri?
Southwood Elem. is 767th of 1,159 and Steadley Elem. is 430th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).