Bradie Shrum Elementary vs Covington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 280 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradie Shrum Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
748 students
Covington Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
746 students
| Measure | Bradie Shrum Elementary Salem, Indiana | Covington Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 1,053 | #599 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #24436 of 50,301 | #25425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 748 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Salem | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bradie Shrum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 49.6).
- •Bradie Shrum Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Bradie Shrum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Covington Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 56.6%).
- •Bradie Shrum Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.6).
- •Bradie Shrum Elementary is the larger school with 748 students compared with 746.
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 Bradie Shrum Elementary better than Covington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bradie Shrum Elementary ranks higher (51.0 vs 49.6 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 Bradie Shrum Elementary and Covington Elementary School?
About 280 km in a straight line, between Salem and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bradie Shrum Elementary: 748. Covington Elementary School: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bradie Shrum Elementary and Covington Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Bradie Shrum Elementary is 570th of 1,053 and Covington Elementary School is 599th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).