Discovery Elementary vs Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
St. Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–4
394 students
Early Learning Center
St. Charles · Public other · Grades PK–PK
230 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary St. Charles, Missouri | Early Learning Center St. Charles, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #356 of 1,159 | – |
| National rank | #15514 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 394 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | St. Charles | St. Charles |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 27.9%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.4).
- •Discovery Elementary is the larger school with 394 students compared with 230.
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 Discovery Elementary better than Early Learning Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Discovery Elementary and Early Learning Center?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between St. Charles and St. Charles in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 394. Early Learning Center: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Early Learning Center rank in Missouri?
Discovery Elementary is 356th of 1,159 and Early Learning Center is unranked among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).