Dayton Elementary School vs Hershey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
390 students
Hershey Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
| Measure | Dayton Elementary School Dayton, Indiana | Hershey Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #410 of 1,053 | #83 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #19507 of 50,301 | #6365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 390 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| city | Dayton | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hershey Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 58.1).
- •Hershey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Hershey Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Hershey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 48.5%).
- •Dayton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.8).
- •Hershey Elementary School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 390.
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 Dayton Elementary School better than Hershey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hershey Elementary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 58.1 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 Dayton Elementary School and Hershey Elementary School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Elementary School: 390. Hershey Elementary School: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Elementary School and Hershey Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Dayton Elementary School is 410th of 1,053 and Hershey Elementary School is 83rd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).