Balfour Elementary vs Celeste Henkel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 104 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balfour Elementary
Asheboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
Celeste Henkel Elementary
Statesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
| Measure | Balfour Elementary Asheboro, North Carolina | Celeste Henkel Elementary Statesville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #788 of 1,457 | #627 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #38523 of 50,301 | #35077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 558 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 39% |
| city | Asheboro | Statesville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Celeste Henkel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 30.0).
- •Balfour Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Celeste Henkel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Balfour Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 98.9%).
- •Celeste Henkel Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.7).
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 Balfour Elementary better than Celeste Henkel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Celeste Henkel Elementary ranks higher (35.3 vs 30.0 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 Balfour Elementary and Celeste Henkel Elementary?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Asheboro and Statesville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balfour Elementary: 558. Celeste Henkel Elementary: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balfour Elementary and Celeste Henkel Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Balfour Elementary is 788th of 1,457 and Celeste Henkel Elementary is 627th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).