Banner Elk Elementary vs Freedom Trail Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banner Elk Elementary
Banner Elk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
159 students
Freedom Trail Elementary
Elk Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
202 students
| Measure | Banner Elk Elementary Banner Elk, North Carolina | Freedom Trail Elementary Elk Park, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 1,457 | #546 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #30798 of 50,301 | #33007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 159 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 159 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Banner Elk | Elk Park |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banner Elk Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 38.4).
- •Banner Elk Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Banner Elk Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 94.1%).
- •Freedom Trail Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.9).
- •Freedom Trail Elementary is the larger school with 202 students compared with 159.
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 Banner Elk Elementary better than Freedom Trail Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Banner Elk Elementary ranks higher (41.7 vs 38.4 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 Banner Elk Elementary and Freedom Trail Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Banner Elk and Elk Park in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banner Elk Elementary: 159. Freedom Trail Elementary: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banner Elk Elementary and Freedom Trail Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Banner Elk Elementary is 481st of 1,457 and Freedom Trail Elementary is 546th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).