Darden Elementary School vs Paramount School of Excellence South Bend
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 3.8 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
Paramount School of Excellence South Bend
South Bend · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
476 students
| Measure | Darden Elementary School South Bend, Indiana | Paramount School of Excellence South Bend South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #894 of 1,053 | #910 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #37090 of 50,301 | #37824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 375 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | – |
| Math proficiency | 23% | – |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 31.1).
- •Darden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 75.4%).
- •Darden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.0).
- •Paramount School of Excellence South Bend is the larger school with 476 students compared with 375.
- •Darden Elementary School is a public school while Paramount School of Excellence South Bend is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Paramount School of Excellence South Bend?
On the Success Index (US), Darden Elementary School ranks higher (32.2 vs 31.1 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 Darden Elementary School and Paramount School of Excellence South Bend?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darden Elementary School: 375. Paramount School of Excellence South Bend: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darden Elementary School and Paramount School of Excellence South Bend rank in Indiana?
Darden Elementary School is 894th of 1,053 and Paramount School of Excellence South Bend is 910th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).