Movement School Southwest vs Nations Ford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Movement School Southwest
Charlotte · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
284 students
Nations Ford Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
| Measure | Movement School Southwest Charlotte, North Carolina | Nations Ford Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1109 of 1,457 | #1297 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #44228 of 50,301 | #47448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 284 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 20% |
| Math proficiency | – | 33% |
| city | Charlotte | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Movement School Southwest scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.0 vs 15.4).
- •Movement School Southwest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Movement School Southwest does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.9).
- •Nations Ford Elementary is the larger school with 610 students compared with 284.
- •Movement School Southwest is a charter school while Nations Ford Elementary is a public 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 Movement School Southwest better than Nations Ford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Movement School Southwest ranks higher (21.0 vs 15.4 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 Movement School Southwest and Nations Ford Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Charlotte and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Movement School Southwest: 284. Nations Ford Elementary: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Movement School Southwest and Nations Ford Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Movement School Southwest is 1109th of 1,457 and Nations Ford Elementary is 1297th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).