Clifty Creek Elementary School vs L F Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifty Creek Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
705 students
L F Smith Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
420 students
| Measure | Clifty Creek Elementary School Columbus, Indiana | L F Smith Elementary Columbus, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #804 of 1,053 | #518 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #32602 of 50,301 | #22914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 705 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L F Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 39.0).
- •L F Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •L F Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •L F Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 66%).
- •Clifty Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.6).
- •Clifty Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 420.
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 Clifty Creek Elementary School better than L F Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), L F Smith Elementary ranks higher (53.2 vs 39.0 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 Clifty Creek Elementary School and L F Smith Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifty Creek Elementary School: 705. L F Smith Elementary: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifty Creek Elementary School and L F Smith Elementary rank in Indiana?
Clifty Creek Elementary School is 804th of 1,053 and L F Smith Elementary is 518th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).