Calumet New Tech High School vs Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calumet New Tech High School
Gary · Public high · Grades 9–12
620 students
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
Griffith · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
477 students
| Measure | Calumet New Tech High School Gary, Indiana | Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School Griffith, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 387 | #581 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #15348 of 16,910 | #24671 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 620 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 51% |
| city | Gary | Griffith |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 19.4).
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 7.5%).
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 90.6%).
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.1).
- •Calumet New Tech High School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 477.
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 Calumet New Tech High School better than Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 19.4 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 Calumet New Tech High School and Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gary and Griffith in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calumet New Tech High School: 620. Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calumet New Tech High School and Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Calumet New Tech High School is 375th of 387 and Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is 581st of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).