Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch vs Lancaster Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 6.7 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
Lancaster Central School
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
| Measure | Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch Bluffton, Indiana | Lancaster Central School Bluffton, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #562 of 1,053 | #251 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #24242 of 50,301 | #14185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 750 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| city | Bluffton | Bluffton |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 51.3).
- •Lancaster Central School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Lancaster Central School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Lancaster Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 58%).
- •Lancaster Central School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.0).
- •Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch is the larger school with 750 students compared with 533.
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 Lancaster Central School?
On the Success Index (US), Lancaster Central School ranks higher (65.9 vs 51.3 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 Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch and Lancaster Central School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Bluffton in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch: 750. Lancaster Central School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch and Lancaster Central School rank in Indiana?
Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch is 562nd of 1,053 and Lancaster Central School is 251st of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).