Battle Ground Elementary School vs Hershey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battle Ground Elementary School
Battle Ground · Public elementary · Grades K–5
652 students
Hershey Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
| Measure | Battle Ground Elementary School Battle Ground, Indiana | Hershey Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #264 of 1,053 | #83 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #14510 of 50,301 | #6365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 652 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 74% |
| city | Battle Ground | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hershey Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 65.4).
- •Hershey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Hershey Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Hershey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 36.3%).
- •Battle Ground Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 16.8).
- •Battle Ground Elementary School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 538.
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 Battle Ground Elementary School better than Hershey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hershey Elementary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 65.4 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 Battle Ground Elementary School and Hershey Elementary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Battle Ground and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Battle Ground Elementary School: 652. Hershey Elementary School: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Battle Ground Elementary School and Hershey Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Battle Ground Elementary School is 264th of 1,053 and Hershey Elementary School is 83rd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).