Southwood Elem. vs Westridge Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 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
Westridge Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students
| Measure | Southwood Elem. Raytown, Missouri | Westridge Elem. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #767 of 1,159 | #1031 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #29919 of 50,301 | #44433 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 346 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 7.5% |
| city | Raytown | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 20.7).
- •Southwood Elem. does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Southwood Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Southwood Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 72.7%).
- •Southwood Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Southwood Elem. is the larger school with 346 students compared with 319.
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 Westridge Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Elem. ranks higher (43.1 vs 20.7 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 Southwood Elem. and Westridge Elem.?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Raytown and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwood Elem.: 346. Westridge Elem.: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwood Elem. and Westridge Elem. rank in Missouri?
Southwood Elem. is 767th of 1,159 and Westridge Elem. is 1031st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).