Banneker Elementary at Marquette vs Prairie View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banneker Elementary at Marquette
Gary · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Prairie View Elementary School
Rolling Prairie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students
| Measure | Banneker Elementary at Marquette Gary, Indiana | Prairie View Elementary School Rolling Prairie, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1012 of 1,053 | #199 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #44145 of 50,301 | #12680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 293 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 72% |
| city | Gary | Rolling Prairie |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie View Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 21.1).
- •Prairie View Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 24%).
- •Prairie View Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 24%).
- •Prairie View Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 64.8%).
- •Prairie View Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.3).
- •Prairie View Elementary School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 293.
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 Banneker Elementary at Marquette better than Prairie View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie View Elementary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 21.1 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 Banneker Elementary at Marquette and Prairie View Elementary School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Gary and Rolling Prairie in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banneker Elementary at Marquette: 293. Prairie View Elementary School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banneker Elementary at Marquette and Prairie View Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Banneker Elementary at Marquette is 1012th of 1,053 and Prairie View Elementary School is 199th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).