Amelia Earhart Elementary School vs McCutcheon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
455 students
McCutcheon High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,835 students
| Measure | Amelia Earhart Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana | McCutcheon High School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #543 of 1,053 | #191 of 387 |
| National rank | #23737 of 50,301 | #7731 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 455 | 1,835 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 1,835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.0 vs 52.5).
- •Amelia Earhart Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •McCutcheon High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •McCutcheon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 54.7%).
- •Amelia Earhart Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.5).
- •McCutcheon High School is the larger school with 1,835 students compared with 455.
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 Amelia Earhart Elementary School better than McCutcheon High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amelia Earhart Elementary School and McCutcheon High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School: 455. McCutcheon High School: 1,835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amelia Earhart Elementary School and McCutcheon High School rank in Indiana?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School is 543rd of 1,053 and McCutcheon High School is 191st of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).