Dillsboro Elementary School vs Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 237 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dillsboro Elementary School
Dillsboro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
267 students
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
| Measure | Dillsboro Elementary School Dillsboro, Indiana | Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 1,053 | #347 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #20582 of 50,301 | #17477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 267 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Dillsboro | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 56.5).
- •Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Dillsboro Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Dillsboro Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 51.9%).
- •Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.8).
- •Dillsboro Elementary School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 266.
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 Dillsboro Elementary School better than Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch ranks higher (61.1 vs 56.5 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 Dillsboro Elementary School and Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Dillsboro and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dillsboro Elementary School: 267. Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dillsboro Elementary School and Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch rank in Indiana?
Dillsboro Elementary School is 442nd of 1,053 and Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch is 347th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).