Darden Elementary School vs Prairie Vista Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 5.3 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
Prairie Vista Elementary School
Granger · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students
| Measure | Darden Elementary School South Bend, Indiana | Prairie Vista Elementary School Granger, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #894 of 1,053 | #27 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #37090 of 50,301 | #3051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 375 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 86% |
| city | South Bend | Granger |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Vista Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 32.2).
- •Prairie Vista Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 23%).
- •Prairie Vista Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 23%).
- •Prairie Vista Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 53.3%).
- •Darden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.7).
- •Prairie Vista Elementary School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 375.
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 Prairie Vista Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Vista Elementary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 32.2 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 Prairie Vista Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between South Bend and Granger in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darden Elementary School: 375. Prairie Vista Elementary School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darden Elementary School and Prairie Vista Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Darden Elementary School is 894th of 1,053 and Prairie Vista Elementary School is 27th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).