Bunche Elementary School vs Lakeside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bunche Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
234 students
Lakeside Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
452 students
| Measure | Bunche Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Lakeside Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 1,053 | #299 of 335 |
| National rank | #15028 of 50,301 | #12335 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 234 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 25% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bunche Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 27.8).
- •Bunche Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 77.7%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.8).
- •Lakeside Middle School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 234.
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 Bunche Elementary School better than Lakeside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bunche Elementary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 27.8 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 Bunche Elementary School and Lakeside Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bunche Elementary School: 234. Lakeside Middle School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bunche Elementary School and Lakeside Middle School rank in Indiana?
Bunche Elementary School is 279th of 1,053 and Lakeside Middle School is 299th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).