Childers Elementary vs Love Memorial Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Childers Elementary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
Love Memorial Elementary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
| Measure | Childers Elementary Lincolnton, North Carolina | Love Memorial Elementary Lincolnton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #656 of 1,457 | #426 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #35686 of 50,301 | #29003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 418 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| city | Lincolnton | Lincolnton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Love Memorial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 34.3).
- •Love Memorial Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Love Memorial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Childers Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 99%).
- •Love Memorial Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.9).
- •Childers Elementary is the larger school with 418 students compared with 315.
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 Childers Elementary better than Love Memorial Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Love Memorial Elementary ranks higher (44.4 vs 34.3 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 Childers Elementary and Love Memorial Elementary?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Lincolnton and Lincolnton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Childers Elementary: 418. Love Memorial Elementary: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Childers Elementary and Love Memorial Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Childers Elementary is 656th of 1,457 and Love Memorial Elementary is 426th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).