Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School vs James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.2 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
James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis, Indiana | James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #994 of 1,053 | #992 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #42990 of 50,301 | #42950 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 366 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 12% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.9 vs 23.0).
- •James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School does better on reading proficiency (8% vs 7.5%).
- •Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 71.3%).
- •James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 11.8).
- •Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 363.
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 James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School and James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School: 366. James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School and James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School rank in Indiana?
Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School is 994th of 1,053 and James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School is 992nd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).