Bailly Elementary School vs Discovery Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailly Elementary School
Chesterton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
374 students
Discovery Charter School
Porter · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
536 students
| Measure | Bailly Elementary School Chesterton, Indiana | Discovery Charter School Porter, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #124 of 1,053 | #162 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #9424 of 50,301 | #11225 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 374 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| city | Chesterton | Porter |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bailly Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 70.1).
- •Bailly Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Bailly Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 39.7%).
- •Bailly Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.8).
- •Discovery Charter School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 374.
- •Bailly Elementary School is a public school while Discovery Charter School 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 Bailly Elementary School better than Discovery Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Bailly Elementary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 70.1 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 Bailly Elementary School and Discovery Charter School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Chesterton and Porter in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailly Elementary School: 374. Discovery Charter School: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailly Elementary School and Discovery Charter School rank in Indiana?
Bailly Elementary School is 124th of 1,053 and Discovery Charter School is 162nd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).