Christel House Academy South vs James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School
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.
Christel House Academy South
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
513 students
James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
173 students
| Measure | Christel House Academy South Indianapolis, Indiana | James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #876 of 1,053 | #945 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #36360 of 50,301 | #39920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 513 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 6.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christel House Academy South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 27.8).
- •Christel House Academy South does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Christel House Academy South does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 20%).
- •James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 80.3%).
- •James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 15.1).
- •Christel House Academy South is the larger school with 513 students compared with 173.
- •Christel House Academy South is a charter school while James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School is a public 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 Christel House Academy South better than James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School?
On the Success Index (US), Christel House Academy South ranks higher (33.3 vs 27.8 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 Christel House Academy South and James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christel House Academy South: 513. James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christel House Academy South and James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School rank in Indiana?
Christel House Academy South is 876th of 1,053 and James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School is 945th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).