Brummitt Elementary School vs James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 216 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brummitt Elementary School
Chesterton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
363 students
James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | Brummitt Elementary School Chesterton, Indiana | James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 1,053 | #992 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6125 of 50,301 | #42950 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 363 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 12% |
| city | Chesterton | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brummitt Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 23.0).
- •Brummitt Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 12%).
- •Brummitt Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 7.5%).
- •Brummitt Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 71.3%).
- •James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
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 Brummitt Elementary School better than James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Brummitt Elementary School ranks higher (78.0 vs 23.0 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 Brummitt Elementary School and James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Chesterton and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brummitt Elementary School: 363. James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brummitt Elementary School and James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School rank in Indiana?
Brummitt Elementary School is 77th 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).