East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy vs Herron Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 230 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
East Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
424 students
Herron Preparatory Academy
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
428 students
| Measure | East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy East Chicago, Indiana | Herron Preparatory Academy Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #941 of 1,053 | #29 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #39793 of 50,301 | #3175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 424 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 23% | – |
| city | East Chicago | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herron Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 28.0).
- •Herron Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 63.7%).
- •Herron Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 16.3).
- •Herron Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 428 students compared with 424.
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 East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy better than Herron Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Herron Preparatory Academy ranks higher (83.4 vs 28.0 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 East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy and Herron Preparatory Academy?
About 230 km in a straight line, between East Chicago and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy: 424. Herron Preparatory Academy: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy and Herron Preparatory Academy rank in Indiana?
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy is 941st of 1,053 and Herron Preparatory Academy is 29th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).