Cowan Elementary School vs Excel Center - Muncie
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cowan Elementary School
Muncie · Public elementary · Grades K–6
409 students
Excel Center - Muncie
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
288 students
| Measure | Cowan Elementary School Muncie, Indiana | Excel Center - Muncie Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,053 | #330 of 387 |
| National rank | #22277 of 50,301 | #12211 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 409 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 50% | – |
| city | Muncie | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 34.9).
- •Excel Center - Muncie does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 54%).
- •Cowan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 26.2).
- •Cowan Elementary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 288.
- •Cowan Elementary School is a public school while Excel Center - Muncie 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 Cowan Elementary School better than Excel Center - Muncie?
On the Success Index (US), Cowan Elementary School ranks higher (54.1 vs 34.9 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 Cowan Elementary School and Excel Center - Muncie?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Muncie and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan Elementary School: 409. Excel Center - Muncie: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan Elementary School and Excel Center - Muncie rank in Indiana?
Cowan Elementary School is 495th of 1,053 and Excel Center - Muncie is 330th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).