Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School vs Paramount Brookside
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 529 m 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
Paramount Brookside
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
843 students
| Measure | Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis, Indiana | Paramount Brookside Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #994 of 1,053 | #414 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #42990 of 50,301 | #19807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 366 | 843 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 69% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paramount Brookside scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 22.9).
- •Paramount Brookside does better on math proficiency (69% vs 11%).
- •Paramount Brookside does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 8%).
- •Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 25.5).
- •Paramount Brookside is the larger school with 843 students compared with 366.
- •Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School is a public school while Paramount Brookside is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Paramount Brookside?
On the Success Index (US), Paramount Brookside ranks higher (57.7 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 Paramount Brookside?
About 529 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School: 366. Paramount Brookside: 843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School and Paramount Brookside rank in Indiana?
Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School is 994th of 1,053 and Paramount Brookside is 414th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).