Carlin Park Elementary School vs Pleasant Lake Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlin Park Elementary School
Angola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Pleasant Lake Montessori School
Pleasant Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–6
99 students
| Measure | Carlin Park Elementary School Angola, Indiana | Pleasant Lake Montessori School Pleasant Lake, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #911 of 1,053 | #918 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #37859 of 50,301 | #38229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 368 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Angola | Pleasant Lake |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.0 vs 30.5).
- •Pleasant Lake Montessori School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Carlin Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Carlin Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 72.7%).
- •Pleasant Lake Montessori School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.7).
- •Carlin Park Elementary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 99.
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 Carlin Park Elementary School better than Pleasant Lake 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 Carlin Park Elementary School and Pleasant Lake Montessori School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Angola and Pleasant Lake in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlin Park Elementary School: 368. Pleasant Lake Montessori School: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlin Park Elementary School and Pleasant Lake Montessori School rank in Indiana?
Carlin Park Elementary School is 911th of 1,053 and Pleasant Lake Montessori School is 918th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).