Indian Trail Elementary vs Matthews Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Trail Elementary
Indian Trail · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students
Matthews Charter Academy
Matthews · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
771 students
| Measure | Indian Trail Elementary Indian Trail, North Carolina | Matthews Charter Academy Matthews, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 1,457 | #557 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #21164 of 50,301 | #33229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 633 | 771 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 39% |
| city | Indian Trail | Matthews |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 38.1).
- •Indian Trail Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •Indian Trail Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •Indian Trail Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 57.5%).
- •Indian Trail Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 22.7).
- •Matthews Charter Academy is the larger school with 771 students compared with 633.
- •Indian Trail Elementary is a public school while Matthews Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Indian Trail Elementary better than Matthews Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Trail Elementary ranks higher (55.7 vs 38.1 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 Indian Trail Elementary and Matthews Charter Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Indian Trail and Matthews in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Trail Elementary: 633. Matthews Charter Academy: 771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Trail Elementary and Matthews Charter Academy rank in North Carolina?
Indian Trail Elementary is 271st of 1,457 and Matthews Charter Academy is 557th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).