Central Elem. vs Progress South Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 47 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
Progress South Elem.
ST Peters · Public elementary · Grades K–5
642 students
| Measure | Central Elem. Union, Missouri | Progress South Elem. ST Peters, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #176 of 1,159 | #123 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9236 of 50,301 | #7415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 643 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 59% |
| city | Union | ST Peters |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Progress South Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 73.0).
- •Central Elem. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Progress South Elem. does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Progress South Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 52.6%).
- •Central Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.1).
- •Central Elem. is the larger school with 643 students compared with 642.
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 Progress South Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Progress South Elem. ranks higher (75.9 vs 73.0 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 Progress South Elem.?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Union and ST Peters in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem.: 643. Progress South Elem.: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem. and Progress South Elem. rank in Missouri?
Central Elem. is 176th of 1,159 and Progress South Elem. is 123rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).