Clark Elementary School vs Mary Adams Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
Mary Adams Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–3
451 students
| Measure | Clark Elementary School Franklin, Indiana | Mary Adams Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 1,053 | #290 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #14837 of 50,301 | #15385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 440 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 66% |
| city | Franklin | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.9 vs 64.1).
- •Mary Adams Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Mary Adams Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 58.2%).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.1).
- •Mary Adams Elementary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 440.
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 Clark Elementary School better than Mary Adams Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clark Elementary School and Mary Adams Elementary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Elementary School: 440. Mary Adams Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Elementary School and Mary Adams Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Clark Elementary School is 277th of 1,053 and Mary Adams Elementary School is 290th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).