Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School vs Excel Center - Gary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
Griffith · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
477 students
Excel Center - Gary
Gary · Charter high · Grades 9–12
125 students
| Measure | Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School Griffith, Indiana | Excel Center - Gary Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #581 of 1,053 | #10 of 387 |
| National rank | #24671 of 50,301 | #1248 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 477 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 3.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | Griffith | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Gary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 50.7).
- •Excel Center - Gary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 55.1%).
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.6).
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 125.
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is a public school while Excel Center - Gary is a charter 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 Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School better than Excel Center - Gary?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Gary ranks higher (80.1 vs 50.7 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 Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School and Excel Center - Gary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Griffith and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School: 477. Excel Center - Gary: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School and Excel Center - Gary rank in Indiana?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is 581st of 1,053 and Excel Center - Gary is 10th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).