Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School vs James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
173 students
| Measure | Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School Indianapolis, Indiana | James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #960 of 1,053 | #945 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #40904 of 50,301 | #39920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 328 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 6.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 26.2).
- •James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 65.3%).
- •James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 9.9).
- •Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 173.
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 Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School better than James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School?
On the Success Index (US), James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School ranks higher (27.8 vs 26.2 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 Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School and James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School: 328. James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School and James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School rank in Indiana?
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School is 960th of 1,053 and James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School is 945th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).