Ben Davis High School vs Westlake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Davis High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 10–12
3,315 students
Westlake Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
736 students
| Measure | Ben Davis High School Indianapolis, Indiana | Westlake Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #369 of 387 | #883 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #14755 of 16,910 | #36476 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 3,315 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 3,315 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 32% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westlake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 23.0).
- •Westlake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Ben Davis High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Westlake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 69.1%).
- •Westlake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.5).
- •Ben Davis High School is the larger school with 3,315 students compared with 736.
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 Ben Davis High School better than Westlake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Westlake Elementary School ranks higher (33.2 vs 23.0 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 Ben Davis High School and Westlake Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Davis High School: 3,315. Westlake Elementary School: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Davis High School and Westlake Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Ben Davis High School is 369th of 387 and Westlake Elementary School is 883rd of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).