Chandler Elementary School vs John H Castle Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chandler Elementary School
Chandler · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students
John H Castle Elementary School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
965 students
| Measure | Chandler Elementary School Chandler, Indiana | John H Castle Elementary School Newburgh, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #222 of 1,053 | #103 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #13268 of 50,301 | #7836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 495 | 965 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 965 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Chandler | Newburgh |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John H Castle Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 67.2).
- •John H Castle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Chandler Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •John H Castle Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 48.9%).
- •Chandler Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.3).
- •John H Castle Elementary School is the larger school with 965 students compared with 495.
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 Chandler Elementary School better than John H Castle Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John H Castle Elementary School ranks higher (75.2 vs 67.2 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 Chandler Elementary School and John H Castle Elementary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Chandler and Newburgh in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chandler Elementary School: 495. John H Castle Elementary School: 965. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chandler Elementary School and John H Castle Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Chandler Elementary School is 222nd of 1,053 and John H Castle Elementary School is 103rd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).