Brentwood Elementary School vs Van Buren Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.4 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
Van Buren Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
514 students
| Measure | Brentwood Elementary School Plainfield, Indiana | Van Buren Elementary School Plainfield, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #166 of 1,053 | #96 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #11362 of 50,301 | #7165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 420 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 83% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Buren Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 69.9).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 71%).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 69%).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 52.1%).
- •Brentwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.4).
- •Van Buren Elementary School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 420.
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 Van Buren Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Buren Elementary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 69.9 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 Van Buren Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brentwood Elementary School: 420. Van Buren Elementary School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brentwood Elementary School and Van Buren Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Brentwood Elementary School is 166th of 1,053 and Van Buren Elementary School is 96th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).