Central Elem. vs Prairie Dell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem.
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
643 students
Prairie Dell Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Central Elem. Union, Missouri | Prairie Dell Elementary Union, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 1,159 | #297 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9236 of 50,301 | #13100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 643 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Union | Union |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 67.5).
- •Prairie Dell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 52.6%).
- •Central Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.8).
- •Central Elem. is the larger school with 643 students compared with 495.
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 Prairie Dell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem. ranks higher (73.0 vs 67.5 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 Prairie Dell Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Union and Union in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem.: 643. Prairie Dell Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem. and Prairie Dell Elementary rank in Missouri?
Central Elem. is 176th of 1,159 and Prairie Dell Elementary is 297th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).