Helena Elem. vs Union Star Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helena Elem.
Helena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
99 students
Union Star Preschool
Union Star · Public other · Grades PK–PK
9 students
| Measure | Helena Elem. Helena, Missouri | Union Star Preschool Union Star, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #26 of 1,159 | – |
| National rank | #2484 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 99 | 9 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 9 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | – |
| city | Helena | Union Star |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 55.6%).
- •Union Star Preschool does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.4).
- •Helena Elem. is the larger school with 99 students compared with 9.
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 Helena Elem. better than Union Star Preschool?
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 Helena Elem. and Union Star Preschool?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Helena and Union Star in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Elem.: 99. Union Star Preschool: 9. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Elem. and Union Star Preschool rank in Missouri?
Helena Elem. is 26th of 1,159 and Union Star Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).