Buder Elem. vs Premier Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buder Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Premier Charter School
ST Louis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
974 students
| Measure | Buder Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Premier Charter School ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #979 of 1,159 | #732 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #41316 of 50,301 | #28636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 359 | 974 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 974 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Premier Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 25.6).
- •Premier Charter School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Premier Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 100%).
- •Premier Charter School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.6).
- •Premier Charter School is the larger school with 974 students compared with 359.
- •Buder Elem. is a public school while Premier Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Buder Elem. better than Premier Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Premier Charter School ranks higher (45.0 vs 25.6 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 Buder Elem. and Premier Charter School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buder Elem.: 359. Premier Charter School: 974. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buder Elem. and Premier Charter School rank in Missouri?
Buder Elem. is 979th of 1,159 and Premier Charter School is 732nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).