Andrew J Brown Academy vs Sunny Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andrew J Brown Academy
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
435 students
Sunny Heights Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
485 students
| Measure | Andrew J Brown Academy Indianapolis, Indiana | Sunny Heights Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1039 of 1,053 | #928 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #46635 of 50,301 | #39162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 435 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 31.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunny Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 16.9).
- •Sunny Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Andrew J Brown Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Sunny Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 71.3%).
- •Sunny Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 31.1).
- •Sunny Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 435.
- •Andrew J Brown Academy is a charter school while Sunny Heights Elementary School 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 Andrew J Brown Academy better than Sunny Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunny Heights Elementary School ranks higher (29.1 vs 16.9 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 Andrew J Brown Academy and Sunny Heights Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew J Brown Academy: 435. Sunny Heights Elementary School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew J Brown Academy and Sunny Heights Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Andrew J Brown Academy is 1039th of 1,053 and Sunny Heights Elementary School is 928th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).