Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch vs Bradie Shrum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 248 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
750 students
Bradie Shrum Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
748 students
| Measure | Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch Bluffton, Indiana | Bradie Shrum Elementary Salem, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #562 of 1,053 | #570 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #24242 of 50,301 | #24436 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 750 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| city | Bluffton | Salem |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.3 vs 51.0).
- •Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Bradie Shrum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 58%).
- •Bradie Shrum Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.0).
- •Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch is the larger school with 750 students compared with 748.
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 Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch better than Bradie Shrum Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch and Bradie Shrum Elementary?
About 248 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Salem in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch: 750. Bradie Shrum Elementary: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch and Bradie Shrum Elementary rank in Indiana?
Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch is 562nd of 1,053 and Bradie Shrum Elementary is 570th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).