Cowan Elementary School vs Ohio County Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 137 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
Ohio County Elementary School
Rising Sun · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
| Measure | Cowan Elementary School Muncie, Indiana | Ohio County Elementary School Rising Sun, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,053 | #477 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #22277 of 50,301 | #21825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 409 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| city | Muncie | Rising Sun |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.1 vs 54.8).
- •Cowan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Cowan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Ohio County Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 54%).
- •Ohio County Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.6).
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 Ohio County 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 Cowan Elementary School and Ohio County Elementary School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Muncie and Rising Sun in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan Elementary School: 409. Ohio County Elementary School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan Elementary School and Ohio County Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Cowan Elementary School is 495th of 1,053 and Ohio County Elementary School is 477th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).