Benton Elementary School vs Heavilin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 109 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Elementary School
Goshen · Public elementary · Grades K–6
481 students
Heavilin Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students
| Measure | Benton Elementary School Goshen, Indiana | Heavilin Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #340 of 1,053 | #28 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #17110 of 50,301 | #3086 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 481 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 83% |
| city | Goshen | Valparaiso |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heavilin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 61.5).
- •Heavilin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 55%).
- •Heavilin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 54%).
- •Heavilin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 20.6%).
- •Heavilin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.2).
- •Benton Elementary School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 479.
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 Benton Elementary School better than Heavilin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heavilin Elementary School ranks higher (83.6 vs 61.5 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 Benton Elementary School and Heavilin Elementary School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Goshen and Valparaiso in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Elementary School: 481. Heavilin Elementary School: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Elementary School and Heavilin Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Benton Elementary School is 340th of 1,053 and Heavilin Elementary School is 28th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).