Clarks Creek Elementary vs Van Buren Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarks Creek Elementary
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students
Van Buren Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
514 students
| Measure | Clarks Creek Elementary Plainfield, Indiana | Van Buren Elementary School Plainfield, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #237 of 1,053 | #96 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #13637 of 50,301 | #7165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 544 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 83% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Buren Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 66.7).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 73%).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 62.1%).
- •Clarks Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.4).
- •Clarks Creek Elementary is the larger school with 544 students compared with 514.
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 Clarks Creek Elementary better than Van Buren Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Buren Elementary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 66.7 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 Clarks Creek Elementary and Van Buren Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarks Creek Elementary: 544. Van Buren Elementary School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarks Creek Elementary and Van Buren Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Clarks Creek Elementary is 237th of 1,053 and Van Buren Elementary School is 96th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).