Coulston Elementary School vs Excel Center - Shelbyville
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coulston Elementary School
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
Excel Center - Shelbyville
Shelbyville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
131 students
| Measure | Coulston Elementary School Shelbyville, Indiana | Excel Center - Shelbyville Shelbyville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #636 of 1,053 | #337 of 387 |
| National rank | #26342 of 50,301 | #12513 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 428 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 55% | – |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coulston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 33.6).
- •Coulston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 64.9%).
- •Coulston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 21.8).
- •Coulston Elementary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 131.
- •Coulston Elementary School is a public school while Excel Center - Shelbyville is a charter 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 Coulston Elementary School better than Excel Center - Shelbyville?
On the Success Index (US), Coulston Elementary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 33.6 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 Coulston Elementary School and Excel Center - Shelbyville?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coulston Elementary School: 428. Excel Center - Shelbyville: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coulston Elementary School and Excel Center - Shelbyville rank in Indiana?
Coulston Elementary School is 636th of 1,053 and Excel Center - Shelbyville is 337th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).