Circle City Preparatory Elementary School vs Excel Center - Shadeland
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
321 students
Excel Center - Shadeland
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
404 students
| Measure | Circle City Preparatory Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana | Excel Center - Shadeland Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1013 of 1,053 | #370 of 387 |
| National rank | #44151 of 50,301 | #14908 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 321 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 28.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Shadeland scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 21.1).
- •Excel Center - Shadeland does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 94.7%).
- •Circle City Preparatory Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 28.9).
- •Excel Center - Shadeland is the larger school with 404 students compared with 321.
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 Circle City Preparatory Elementary School better than Excel Center - Shadeland?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Shadeland ranks higher (22.2 vs 21.1 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 Circle City Preparatory Elementary School and Excel Center - Shadeland?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School: 321. Excel Center - Shadeland: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Circle City Preparatory Elementary School and Excel Center - Shadeland rank in Indiana?
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School is 1013th of 1,053 and Excel Center - Shadeland is 370th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).