Claypool Elementary School vs Mentone Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claypool Elementary School
Claypool · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
253 students
Mentone Elementary School
Mentone · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
| Measure | Claypool Elementary School Claypool, Indiana | Mentone Elementary School Mentone, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #484 of 1,053 | #417 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #22061 of 50,301 | #19875 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 253 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Claypool | Mentone |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mentone Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 54.4).
- •Mentone Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Mentone Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 75.5%).
- •Claypool Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.2).
- •Mentone Elementary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 253.
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 Claypool Elementary School better than Mentone Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mentone Elementary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 54.4 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 Claypool Elementary School and Mentone Elementary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Claypool and Mentone in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claypool Elementary School: 253. Mentone Elementary School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claypool Elementary School and Mentone Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Claypool Elementary School is 484th of 1,053 and Mentone Elementary School is 417th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).