Ben Davis University High School vs McClelland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 873 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Davis University High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 10–12
375 students
McClelland Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
809 students
| Measure | Ben Davis University High School Indianapolis, Indiana | McClelland Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 387 | #688 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #13717 of 16,910 | #28175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 375 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 46% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McClelland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 28.2).
- •McClelland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 7.5%).
- •Ben Davis University High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •McClelland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 73.6%).
- •McClelland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 22.1).
- •McClelland Elementary School is the larger school with 809 students compared with 375.
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 University High School better than McClelland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McClelland Elementary School ranks higher (45.6 vs 28.2 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 University High School and McClelland Elementary School?
About 873 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Davis University High School: 375. McClelland Elementary School: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Davis University High School and McClelland Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Ben Davis University High School is 357th of 387 and McClelland Elementary School is 688th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).