Beardsley Elementary School vs Jane Ball Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 129 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beardsley Elementary School
Elkhart · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
356 students
Jane Ball Elementary School
Cedar Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
356 students
| Measure | Beardsley Elementary School Elkhart, Indiana | Jane Ball Elementary School Cedar Lake, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1021 of 1,053 | #343 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #44635 of 50,301 | #17280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 356 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 62% |
| city | Elkhart | Cedar Lake |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jane Ball Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 20.3).
- •Jane Ball Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 21%).
- •Jane Ball Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Jane Ball Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 68.8%).
- •Beardsley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.0).
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 Beardsley Elementary School better than Jane Ball Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jane Ball Elementary School ranks higher (61.3 vs 20.3 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 Beardsley Elementary School and Jane Ball Elementary School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Elkhart and Cedar Lake in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beardsley Elementary School: 356. Jane Ball Elementary School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beardsley Elementary School and Jane Ball Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Beardsley Elementary School is 1021st of 1,053 and Jane Ball Elementary School is 343rd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).