Culver Elementary School vs Union Center Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 69 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Culver Elementary School
Culver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
Union Center Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Culver Elementary School Culver, Indiana | Union Center Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #594 of 1,053 | #80 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #25225 of 50,301 | #6274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 386 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Culver | Valparaiso |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Center Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 49.9).
- •Union Center Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Union Center Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Union Center Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 61.1%).
- •Culver Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.5).
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 Culver Elementary School better than Union Center Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Center Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 49.9 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 Culver Elementary School and Union Center Elementary School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Culver and Valparaiso in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Culver Elementary School: 386. Union Center Elementary School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Culver Elementary School and Union Center Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Culver Elementary School is 594th of 1,053 and Union Center Elementary School is 80th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).