David Turnham Education Center vs Nancy Hanks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Turnham Education Center
Dale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
299 students
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
Ferdinand · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
296 students
| Measure | David Turnham Education Center Dale, Indiana | Nancy Hanks Elementary School Ferdinand, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #234 of 1,053 | #164 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #13564 of 50,301 | #11331 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 299 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Dale | Ferdinand |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nancy Hanks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 66.8).
- •David Turnham Education Center does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Nancy Hanks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Nancy Hanks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 52.2%).
- •David Turnham Education Center does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.7).
- •David Turnham Education Center is the larger school with 299 students compared with 296.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is David Turnham Education Center better than Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nancy Hanks Elementary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 66.8 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 David Turnham Education Center and Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Dale and Ferdinand in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Turnham Education Center: 299. Nancy Hanks Elementary School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Turnham Education Center and Nancy Hanks Elementary School rank in Indiana?
David Turnham Education Center is 234th of 1,053 and Nancy Hanks Elementary School is 164th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).