Central Middle School vs Lafayette Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle School
Kokomo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
Lafayette Park Elementary School
Kokomo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
| Measure | Central Middle School Kokomo, Indiana | Lafayette Park Elementary School Kokomo, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 335 | #678 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #9374 of 15,369 | #27912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 451 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 44% |
| city | Kokomo | Kokomo |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 42.0).
- •Lafayette Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Central Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Central Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 62%).
- •Lafayette Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.0).
- •Lafayette Park Elementary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 451.
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 Middle School better than Lafayette Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Park Elementary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 42.0 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 Middle School and Lafayette Park Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Kokomo and Kokomo in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle School: 451. Lafayette Park Elementary School: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle School and Lafayette Park Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Central Middle School is 240th of 335 and Lafayette Park Elementary School is 678th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).