Sunrise Elem. vs West Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 156 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sunrise Elem.
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
318 students
West Elem.
Jefferson City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
317 students
| Measure | Sunrise Elem. Desoto, Missouri | West Elem. Jefferson City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 1,159 | #703 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #16485 of 50,301 | #27439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 318 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Desoto | Jefferson City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 46.7).
- •Sunrise Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Sunrise Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Sunrise Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 54.3%).
- •Sunrise Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.2).
- •Sunrise Elem. is the larger school with 318 students compared with 317.
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 Sunrise Elem. better than West Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Elem. ranks higher (62.5 vs 46.7 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 Sunrise Elem. and West Elem.?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Jefferson City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sunrise Elem.: 318. West Elem.: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sunrise Elem. and West Elem. rank in Missouri?
Sunrise Elem. is 391st of 1,159 and West Elem. is 703rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).