Douglas MacArthur Elem School vs Jane Ball Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas MacArthur Elem School
Cedar Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Jane Ball Elementary School
Cedar Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
356 students
| Measure | Douglas MacArthur Elem School Cedar Lake, Indiana | Jane Ball Elementary School Cedar Lake, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 1,053 | #343 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #10307 of 50,301 | #17280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 466 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| city | Cedar Lake | Cedar Lake |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas MacArthur Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 61.3).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elem School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elem School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Jane Ball Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 30.7%).
- •Jane Ball Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.3).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elem School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 356.
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 Douglas MacArthur Elem School better than Jane Ball Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas MacArthur Elem School ranks higher (71.4 vs 61.3 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 Douglas MacArthur Elem School and Jane Ball Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Cedar Lake and Cedar Lake in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas MacArthur Elem School: 466. Jane Ball Elementary School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas MacArthur Elem School and Jane Ball Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Douglas MacArthur Elem School is 146th of 1,053 and Jane Ball Elementary School is 343rd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).