College Wood Elementary School vs Towne Meadow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Wood Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students
Towne Meadow Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
| Measure | College Wood Elementary School Carmel, Indiana | Towne Meadow Elementary School Carmel, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 1,053 | #13 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #2046 of 50,301 | #1954 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 616 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.5% | 9.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 83% |
| city | Carmel | Carmel |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.9 vs 86.2).
- •College Wood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 83%).
- •College Wood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •College Wood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.5% vs 9.3%).
- •Towne Meadow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.6).
- •College Wood Elementary School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 527.
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 College Wood Elementary School better than Towne Meadow 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 College Wood Elementary School and Towne Meadow Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Carmel in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Wood Elementary School: 616. Towne Meadow Elementary School: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Wood Elementary School and Towne Meadow Elementary School rank in Indiana?
College Wood Elementary School is 17th of 1,053 and Towne Meadow Elementary School is 13th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).