Crothersville Elementary School vs Murdock Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 201 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crothersville Elementary School
Crothersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
230 students
Murdock Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
230 students
| Measure | Crothersville Elementary School Crothersville, Indiana | Murdock Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #740 of 1,053 | #418 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #30212 of 50,301 | #19877 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 230 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | Crothersville | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murdock Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 42.6).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Crothersville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 77.8%).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.4).
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 Crothersville Elementary School better than Murdock Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Murdock Elementary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 42.6 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 Crothersville Elementary School and Murdock Elementary School?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Crothersville and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crothersville Elementary School: 230. Murdock Elementary School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crothersville Elementary School and Murdock Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Crothersville Elementary School is 740th of 1,053 and Murdock Elementary School is 418th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).