Central Elementary School vs Clarks Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
549 students
Clarks Creek Elementary
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Plainfield, Indiana | Clarks Creek Elementary Plainfield, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 1,053 | #237 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6684 of 50,301 | #13637 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 549 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 73% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 66.7).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 62.1%).
- •Clarks Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.2).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 549 students compared with 544.
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 Clarks Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (77.0 vs 66.7 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 Clarks Creek Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 549. Clarks Creek Elementary: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Clarks Creek Elementary rank in Indiana?
Central Elementary School is 89th of 1,053 and Clarks Creek Elementary is 237th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).