High Mount Elem School vs Union Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Mount Elem School
Swansea · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
325 students
Union Elem School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
432 students
| Measure | High Mount Elem School Swansea, Illinois | Union Elem School Belleville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1422 of 2,303 | #1246 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37733 of 50,301 | #34786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 325 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 36% |
| city | Swansea | Belleville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 31.2).
- •Union Elem School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 14%).
- •Union Elem School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •High Mount Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 78%).
- •High Mount Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.4).
- •Union Elem School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 325.
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 High Mount Elem School better than Union Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elem School ranks higher (35.8 vs 31.2 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 High Mount Elem School and Union Elem School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Swansea and Belleville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Mount Elem School: 325. Union Elem School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Mount Elem School and Union Elem School rank in Illinois?
High Mount Elem School is 1422nd of 2,303 and Union Elem School is 1246th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).