Central Elementary School vs Indiana Connections Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 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
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 6–12
942 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana | Indiana Connections Career Academy Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #963 of 1,053 | #347 of 387 |
| National rank | #41055 of 50,301 | #13115 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 634 | 942 |
| Enrollment | 634 | 942 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 41.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 7.5% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indiana Connections Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 26.0).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 7.5%).
- •Indiana Connections Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Indiana Connections Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 53.6%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 41.0).
- •Indiana Connections Career Academy is the larger school with 942 students compared with 634.
- •Central Elementary School is a public school while Indiana Connections Career Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Indiana Connections Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Indiana Connections Career Academy ranks higher (31.0 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 Indiana Connections Career Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 634. Indiana Connections Career Academy: 942. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Indiana Connections Career Academy rank in Indiana?
Central Elementary School is 963rd of 1,053 and Indiana Connections Career Academy is 347th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).