Hickory Center Elementary School vs Union Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 159 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Center Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Union Elementary School
Zionsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
453 students
| Measure | Hickory Center Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Union Elementary School Zionsville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #309 of 1,053 | #7 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #16036 of 50,301 | #1413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 453 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 2.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 88% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Zionsville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 63.1).
- •Union Elementary School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 52%).
- •Union Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 49%).
- •Union Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.9% vs 26.3%).
- •Hickory Center Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.1).
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 Hickory Center Elementary School better than Union Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elementary School ranks higher (87.7 vs 63.1 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 Hickory Center Elementary School and Union Elementary School?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Zionsville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Center Elementary School: 453. Union Elementary School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Center Elementary School and Union Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Hickory Center Elementary School is 309th of 1,053 and Union Elementary School is 7th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).