Arlington Elementary School vs Mary Adams Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–3
454 students
Mary Adams Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–3
451 students
| Measure | Arlington Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana | Mary Adams Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 1,053 | #290 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #17690 of 50,301 | #15385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 454 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 66% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Adams Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 60.7).
- •Mary Adams Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Arlington Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Mary Adams Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 74.4%).
- •Arlington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.1).
- •Arlington Elementary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 451.
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 Arlington Elementary School better than Mary Adams Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Adams Elementary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 60.7 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 Arlington Elementary School and Mary Adams Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Elementary School: 454. Mary Adams Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Elementary School and Mary Adams Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Arlington Elementary School is 360th of 1,053 and Mary Adams Elementary School is 290th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).