Prairie Elementary vs Union House Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
858 students
Union House Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
795 students
| Measure | Prairie Elementary Sacramento, California | Union House Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4166 of 5,693 | #4618 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43746 of 50,301 | #46091 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 858 | 795 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 795 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 26% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 18.0).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 87.7%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 24.8).
- •Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 858 students compared with 795.
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 Prairie Elementary better than Union House Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Elementary ranks higher (21.8 vs 18.0 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 Prairie Elementary and Union House Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Elementary: 858. Union House Elementary: 795. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Elementary and Union House Elementary rank in California?
Prairie Elementary is 4166th of 5,693 and Union House Elementary is 4618th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).