Eel River Elementary School vs L F Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 228 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eel River Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
L F Smith Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
420 students
| Measure | Eel River Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana | L F Smith Elementary Columbus, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 1,053 | #518 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #9106 of 50,301 | #22914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 420 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 50% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Columbus |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eel River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 53.2).
- •Eel River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Eel River Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Eel River Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 57.9%).
- •Eel River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.6).
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 Eel River Elementary School better than L F Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Eel River Elementary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 53.2 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 Eel River Elementary School and L F Smith Elementary?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Columbus in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eel River Elementary School: 420. L F Smith Elementary: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eel River Elementary School and L F Smith Elementary rank in Indiana?
Eel River Elementary School is 118th of 1,053 and L F Smith Elementary is 518th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).