Catawba Springs Elementary vs St James Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catawba Springs Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
St James Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
653 students
| Measure | Catawba Springs Elementary Denver, North Carolina | St James Elementary Denver, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #155 of 1,457 | #137 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12558 of 50,301 | #10546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 543 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 60% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St James Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 68.2).
- •Catawba Springs Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •St James Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 34.4%).
- •St James Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.5).
- •St James Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 543.
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 Catawba Springs Elementary better than St James Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), St James Elementary ranks higher (71.1 vs 68.2 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 Catawba Springs Elementary and St James Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catawba Springs Elementary: 543. St James Elementary: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catawba Springs Elementary and St James Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Catawba Springs Elementary is 155th of 1,457 and St James Elementary is 137th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).