Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School vs Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.4 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
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Gary · Public middle · Grades 5–8
447 students
| Measure | Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School Griffith, Indiana | Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #581 of 1,053 | #333 of 335 |
| National rank | #24671 of 50,301 | #14019 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 477 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 28% |
| city | Griffith | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 18.5).
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 28%).
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 97.5%).
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.2).
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 447.
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 Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 18.5 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 Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Griffith and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School: 477. Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School and Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School rank in Indiana?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is 581st of 1,053 and Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is 333rd of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).