Daniel Wertz Elementary School vs Helfrich Park STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Wertz Elementary School
Evansville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
Helfrich Park STEM Academy
Evansville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | Daniel Wertz Elementary School Evansville, Indiana | Helfrich Park STEM Academy Evansville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 1,053 | #148 of 335 |
| National rank | #23666 of 50,301 | #6638 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 282 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| city | Evansville | Evansville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helfrich Park STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 52.1).
- •Helfrich Park STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Helfrich Park STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Helfrich Park STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 54.3%).
- •Daniel Wertz Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.9).
- •Helfrich Park STEM Academy is the larger school with 509 students compared with 282.
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 Daniel Wertz Elementary School better than Helfrich Park STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Helfrich Park STEM Academy ranks higher (54.6 vs 52.1 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 Daniel Wertz Elementary School and Helfrich Park STEM Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Evansville and Evansville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School: 282. Helfrich Park STEM Academy: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Wertz Elementary School and Helfrich Park STEM Academy rank in Indiana?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School is 541st of 1,053 and Helfrich Park STEM Academy is 148th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).