Coulston Elementary School vs Golden Bear Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 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
Golden Bear Preschool
Shelbyville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
295 students
| Measure | Coulston Elementary School Shelbyville, Indiana | Golden Bear Preschool Shelbyville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #636 of 1,053 | – |
| National rank | #26342 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 428 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 55% | – |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Bear Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 57.5%).
- •Coulston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.4).
- •Coulston Elementary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 295.
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 Golden Bear Preschool?
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 Coulston Elementary School and Golden Bear Preschool?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coulston Elementary School: 428. Golden Bear Preschool: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coulston Elementary School and Golden Bear Preschool rank in Indiana?
Coulston Elementary School is 636th of 1,053 and Golden Bear Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).