Central Elementary School vs Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
131 students
Memorial Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana | Memorial Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #202 of 1,053 | #64 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #12718 of 50,301 | #5256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 131 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| city | Valparaiso | Valparaiso |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 68.0).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 50.4%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.9).
- •Memorial Elementary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 131.
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 Memorial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Elementary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 68.0 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 Memorial Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Valparaiso and Valparaiso in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 131. Memorial Elementary School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Memorial Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Central Elementary School is 202nd of 1,053 and Memorial Elementary School is 64th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).