Central Elem. vs Fairmount Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem.
ST Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
865 students
Fairmount Elem.
ST Peters · Public elementary · Grades K–5
971 students
| Measure | Central Elem. ST Charles, Missouri | Fairmount Elem. ST Peters, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #265 of 1,159 | #138 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #12049 of 50,301 | #7886 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 865 | 971 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 58% |
| city | ST Charles | ST Peters |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmount Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 68.9).
- •Fairmount Elem. does better on math proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Fairmount Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Fairmount Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 31.8%).
- •Fairmount Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •Fairmount Elem. is the larger school with 971 students compared with 865.
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 Central Elem. better than Fairmount Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmount Elem. ranks higher (75.1 vs 68.9 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 Central Elem. and Fairmount Elem.?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between ST Charles and ST Peters in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem.: 865. Fairmount Elem.: 971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem. and Fairmount Elem. rank in Missouri?
Central Elem. is 265th of 1,159 and Fairmount Elem. is 138th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).