Central Elementary School vs Fishback Creek Public Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
634 students
Fishback Creek Public Academy
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana | Fishback Creek Public Academy Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #963 of 1,053 | #415 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #41055 of 50,301 | #19859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 634 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fishback Creek Public Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 26.0).
- •Fishback Creek Public Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Fishback Creek Public Academy does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 22%).
- •Fishback Creek Public Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 53.6%).
- •Fishback Creek Public Academy does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.1).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 510.
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 Central Elementary School better than Fishback Creek Public Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fishback Creek Public Academy ranks higher (57.6 vs 26.0 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 Central Elementary School and Fishback Creek Public Academy?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 634. Fishback Creek Public Academy: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Fishback Creek Public Academy rank in Indiana?
Central Elementary School is 963rd of 1,053 and Fishback Creek Public Academy is 415th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).