Community Montessori vs Parkwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Montessori
New Albany · Charter other · Grades PK–12
487 students
Parkwood Elementary School
Clarksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students
| Measure | Community Montessori New Albany, Indiana | Parkwood Elementary School Clarksville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #934 of 1,053 |
| National rank | – | #39540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| city | New Albany | Clarksville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Community Montessori does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 28%).
- •Community Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 80.7%).
- •Parkwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.8).
- •Parkwood Elementary School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 487.
- •Community Montessori is a charter school while Parkwood Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Community Montessori better than Parkwood 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 Community Montessori and Parkwood Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between New Albany and Clarksville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Montessori: 487. Parkwood Elementary School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Montessori and Parkwood Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Community Montessori is unranked and Parkwood Elementary School is 934th of 1,053 among other schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).