Casar Elementary vs Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Casar Elementary
Casar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
Union Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Casar Elementary Casar, North Carolina | Union Elementary Shelby, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #354 of 1,457 | #952 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #26589 of 50,301 | #41617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 275 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 31% |
| city | Casar | Shelby |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Casar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 25.2).
- •Casar Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •Casar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Casar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Union Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Union Elementary is the larger school with 413 students compared with 275.
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 Casar Elementary better than Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Casar Elementary ranks higher (47.8 vs 25.2 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 Casar Elementary and Union Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Casar and Shelby in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Casar Elementary: 275. Union Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Casar Elementary and Union Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Casar Elementary is 354th of 1,457 and Union Elementary is 952nd of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).