Decatur High Ability Academy vs Gold Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur High Ability Academy
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
103 students
Gold Academy
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
529 students
| Measure | Decatur High Ability Academy Indianapolis, Indiana | Gold Academy Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 1,053 | #884 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #22892 of 50,301 | #36502 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 103 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 103 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24% |
| Math proficiency | – | 33% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur High Ability Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 33.1).
- •Decatur High Ability Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 61.4%).
- •Gold Academy does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 20.6).
- •Gold Academy is the larger school with 529 students compared with 103.
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 Decatur High Ability Academy better than Gold Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur High Ability Academy ranks higher (53.2 vs 33.1 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 Decatur High Ability Academy and Gold Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur High Ability Academy: 103. Gold Academy: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur High Ability Academy and Gold Academy rank in Indiana?
Decatur High Ability Academy is 514th of 1,053 and Gold Academy is 884th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).