Anderson Elementary School vs Anderson Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson Elementary School
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Anderson · Charter other · Grades K–12
777 students
| Measure | Anderson Elementary School Anderson, Indiana | Anderson Preparatory Academy Anderson, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #869 of 1,053 | – |
| National rank | #35758 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 496 | 777 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 24% |
| city | Anderson | Anderson |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anderson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •Anderson Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •Anderson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 65.4%).
- •Anderson Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.4).
- •Anderson Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 777 students compared with 496.
- •Anderson Elementary School is a public school while Anderson Preparatory 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 Anderson Elementary School better than Anderson Preparatory Academy?
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 Anderson Elementary School and Anderson Preparatory Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Anderson and Anderson in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Elementary School: 496. Anderson Preparatory Academy: 777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Elementary School and Anderson Preparatory Academy rank in Indiana?
Anderson Elementary School is 869th of 1,053 and Anderson Preparatory Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).