Discovery Charter School vs Newton Yost Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter School
Porter · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
536 students
Newton Yost Elementary School
Porter · Public elementary · Grades K–4
362 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter School Porter, Indiana | Newton Yost Elementary School Porter, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 1,053 | #311 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #11225 of 50,301 | #16115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 536 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| city | Porter | Porter |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 63.0).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 40.3%).
- •Newton Yost Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.8).
- •Discovery Charter School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 362.
- •Discovery Charter School is a charter school while Newton Yost Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Discovery Charter School better than Newton Yost Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter School ranks higher (70.1 vs 63.0 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 Discovery Charter School and Newton Yost Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Porter and Porter in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter School: 536. Newton Yost Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter School and Newton Yost Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Discovery Charter School is 162nd of 1,053 and Newton Yost Elementary School is 311th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).