Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School vs Central Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Central Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
366 students
| Measure | Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis, Indiana | Central Elementary School Clinton, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #994 of 1,053 | #772 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #42990 of 50,301 | #31307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 366 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 42% |
| city | Indianapolis | Clinton |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 22.9).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 11%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 8%).
- •Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 74.6%).
- •Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.2).
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 Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School better than Central Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (40.9 vs 22.9 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 Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School and Central Elementary School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Clinton in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School: 366. Central Elementary School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School and Central Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School is 994th of 1,053 and Central Elementary School is 772nd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).