Coulston Elementary School vs William F Loper 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.
Coulston Elementary School
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
William F Loper Elementary School
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
619 students
| Measure | Coulston Elementary School Shelbyville, Indiana | William F Loper Elementary School Shelbyville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #636 of 1,053 | #278 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #26342 of 50,301 | #15023 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 428 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 67% |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William F Loper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 48.2).
- •William F Loper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •William F Loper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 30%).
- •William F Loper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 57.5%).
- •Coulston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.5).
- •William F Loper Elementary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 428.
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 William F Loper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), William F Loper Elementary School ranks higher (64.7 vs 48.2 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 William F Loper Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coulston Elementary School: 428. William F Loper Elementary School: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coulston Elementary School and William F Loper Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Coulston Elementary School is 636th of 1,053 and William F Loper Elementary School is 278th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).