Cowan Elementary School vs South View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 7.8 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
South View Elementary School
Muncie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
| Measure | Cowan Elementary School Muncie, Indiana | South View Elementary School Muncie, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 1,053 | #1027 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #22277 of 50,301 | #45552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 409 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 19% |
| city | Muncie | Muncie |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cowan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 18.9).
- •Cowan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 19%).
- •Cowan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 14%).
- •Cowan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 90%).
- •South View Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.6).
- •South View Elementary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 409.
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 South View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cowan Elementary School ranks higher (54.1 vs 18.9 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 South View Elementary School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Muncie and Muncie in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cowan Elementary School: 409. South View Elementary School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cowan Elementary School and South View Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Cowan Elementary School is 495th of 1,053 and South View Elementary School is 1027th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).