Clay International Academy vs Darden Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay International Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
496 students
Darden Elementary School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
| Measure | Clay International Academy South Bend, Indiana | Darden Elementary School South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #951 of 1,053 | #894 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #40016 of 50,301 | #37090 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 496 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 23% |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 27.6).
- •Darden Elementary School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Darden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 63.1%).
- •Darden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.1).
- •Clay International Academy is the larger school with 496 students compared with 375.
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 Clay International Academy better than Darden Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Darden Elementary School ranks higher (32.2 vs 27.6 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 Clay International Academy and Darden Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay International Academy: 496. Darden Elementary School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay International Academy and Darden Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Clay International Academy is 951st of 1,053 and Darden Elementary School is 894th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).