King City Elem. vs Union Star Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King City Elem.
King City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
180 students
Union Star Elem.
Union Star · Public elementary · Grades K–5
66 students
| Measure | King City Elem. King City, Missouri | Union Star Elem. Union Star, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 1,159 | #570 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #13296 of 50,301 | #22537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 180 | 66 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 66 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 34.5% |
| city | King City | Union Star |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King City Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 53.8).
- •King City Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34.5%).
- •Union Star Elem. does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Union Star Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 41.1%).
- •Union Star Elem. does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.3).
- •King City Elem. is the larger school with 180 students compared with 66.
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 King City Elem. better than Union Star Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), King City Elem. ranks higher (67.2 vs 53.8 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 King City Elem. and Union Star Elem.?
About 10 km in a straight line, between King City and Union Star in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King City Elem.: 180. Union Star Elem.: 66. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King City Elem. and Union Star Elem. rank in Missouri?
King City Elem. is 302nd of 1,159 and Union Star Elem. is 570th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).