Dickinson Academy vs Lafayette Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickinson Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–8
309 students
Lafayette Early Childhood Center
South Bend · Public other · Grades PK–PK
6 students
| Measure | Dickinson Academy South Bend, Indiana | Lafayette Early Childhood Center South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #980 of 1,053 | – |
| National rank | #42346 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 309 | 6 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 6 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 6.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | – |
| Math proficiency | 5% | – |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (6.0 vs 8.8).
- •Dickinson Academy is the larger school with 309 students compared with 6.
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 Dickinson Academy better than Lafayette Early Childhood Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dickinson Academy and Lafayette Early Childhood Center?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickinson Academy: 309. Lafayette Early Childhood Center: 6. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickinson Academy and Lafayette Early Childhood Center rank in Indiana?
Dickinson Academy is 980th of 1,053 and Lafayette Early Childhood Center is unranked among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).