Darden Elementary School vs Mollie B Hoover Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 197 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darden Elementary School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School
Crawfordsville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
375 students
| Measure | Darden Elementary School South Bend, Indiana | Mollie B Hoover Elementary School Crawfordsville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #894 of 1,053 | #885 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #37090 of 50,301 | #36517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 375 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 35% |
| city | South Bend | Crawfordsville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.2 vs 33.1).
- •Mollie B Hoover Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Mollie B Hoover Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Darden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 65.6%).
- •Darden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
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 Darden Elementary School better than Mollie B Hoover 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 Darden Elementary School and Mollie B Hoover Elementary School?
About 197 km in a straight line, between South Bend and Crawfordsville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darden Elementary School: 375. Mollie B Hoover Elementary School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darden Elementary School and Mollie B Hoover Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Darden Elementary School is 894th of 1,053 and Mollie B Hoover Elementary School is 885th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).