Brentwood Elementary School vs L F Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 69 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brentwood Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
L F Smith Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
420 students
| Measure | Brentwood Elementary School Plainfield, Indiana | L F Smith Elementary Columbus, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 1,053 | #518 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #11362 of 50,301 | #22914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 420 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 50% |
| city | Plainfield | Columbus |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brentwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 53.2).
- •Brentwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 50%).
- •Brentwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 54%).
- •Brentwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 57.9%).
- •L F Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.2).
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 Brentwood Elementary School better than L F Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brentwood Elementary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 53.2 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 Brentwood Elementary School and L F Smith Elementary?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Columbus in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brentwood Elementary School: 420. L F Smith Elementary: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brentwood Elementary School and L F Smith Elementary rank in Indiana?
Brentwood Elementary School is 166th of 1,053 and L F Smith Elementary is 518th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).